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Getting Started in Family History Research[edit | edit source]

Numerous articles are available on FamilySearch Wiki to help you get started in family history. This page provides links to articles about basic principles of family history research.

Deciding Where to Start Looking[edit | edit source]

Wondering where to start with a challenging name or date in your family history research? One of the following articles can help you decide where to look first for a puzzling:

Research Analysis[edit | edit source]

There are several articles in FamilySearch Wiki that explain how to correlate, corroborate, interpret, and evaluate research, records, and information to determine their relevance, authenticity, reliability, and accuracy, and how to deal with contradictory evidence:

In addition to the articles listed above, the following articles may provide additional ideas for participating in family history activities:

Organizing your Research and Files[edit | edit source]

Organizing and documenting the research that you do is a key concept for both beginners and seasoned family history researchers. The following articles will help you understand this important process:

Glossaries that help
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Three glossaries to help with your research and understanding of the Wiki:

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 Numerous articles are available on FamilySearch Wiki to help you get started in family history. This page provides links to articles about basic [[Principles of Family History Research|principles of family history research]].
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 Organizing and documenting the research that you do is a key concept for both beginners and seasoned family history researchers. The following articles will help you understand this important process:
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