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== Step 1. Write Down What You Already Know about Your Family ==
== Step 1. Write Down What You Already Know about Your Family ==


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Start with yourself. Use a worksheet such as a pedigree chart or family group sheet to write down the information you already know about yourself and your family.


Start with yourself. Use worksheets such as a pedigree chart and family group sheets to write down the information you already know about yourself and your family.  
Use a [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/bc/content/shared/content/images/gospel-library/manual/31384/31384_000_044_01-pedigree.pdf '''pedigree chart'''] to record information about yourself, your parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents. If you do not know exact dates and places, estimate them.


A [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/worldwide-content/getting-started-with-your-genealogy/how-do-i-start-my-family-history/pedigree-chart/Pedigree_Chart.bmp '''pedigree chart'''] may be used to show you, your parents, grandparents, and great grandparents.  
== Step 2. Review What Is Missing  ==


A [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/worldwide-content/getting-started-with-your-genealogy/how-do-i-start-my-family-history/family-group-sheet/Family_Group_Record_Page1.bmp '''family group sheet page 1'''] and '''[http://www.familysearchwiki.org/worldwide-content/getting-started-with-your-genealogy/how-do-i-start-my-family-history/family-group-sheet/Family_Group_Record_Page2.bmp page 2]''' may be used to show more complete information about parents with their children.
Circle any missing or incomplete information on your worksheet. Decide what information you want to find first


If you do not know exact dates or places, estimate them.
== Step 3. Find Out What Information Already Exists  ==


== Step 2. Review What Is Missing==
'''Gather your records.''' Start with the records you have in your possession, and gather them into one place. Organize them, and see what family history information you already have.  


Highlight missing or incomplete information on your worksheets. Decide what information you want to find first. At first limit this list to a few pieces of needed information. If you chase too many rabbits, you'll likely catch none of them.  
'''Talk to your family.''' Talk to relatives or family friends. Record any useful information or stories they provide. Ask about copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates, journals, letters, photos, and other records that might be available.  


== Step 3. Find Out What Information Already Exists==
'''Search other sources.''' If you have a computer, it is often helpful to visit family history Websites on the Internet. For example, the FamilySearch™ Web site at [https://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org] provides access to millions of names, dates, and other worthwhile information. FamilySearch can also connect you to other useful family history Websites and resources. These Websites often provide valuable family history information.  


'''Gather your records.''' Start with the records you have in your possession, and gather them into one place. Organize them, and see what family history information you already have.
Visit a FamilySearch center near you to receive help on how to use FamilySearch, evaluate the information you find on the Internet, and get free research assistance. Staff members will gladly help you with your research questions. For the FamilySearch Center near you, go to [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch] .  


'''Talk to your family.''' Listen to relatives and family friends. Record any useful information or stories they provide. Ask about copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates, journals, letters, photos, and other records that might be available. If you can, have a way to copy their documents as most are reluctant to let loose of important papers. A scanner or digital camera may work well for this.
== Step 4. Share What You Have and Decide What You Want to Learn Next  ==


'''Search other sources.''' If you have a computer, it is often helpful to visit family history Web sites. For example, the FamilySearch™ Web site at [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org] provides access to billions of names, dates, and other worthwhile information. FamilySearch can also connect you to other useful family history Web sites and resources. These Web sites often provide valuable family history information.
After you have organized your information make copies of family charts, photographs, and stories, and share them with family members. This will ensure that your family information is preserved and may help to interest other family members in their family history. Using what you have gathered, decide what you would like to learn next. Decide which ancestors you would like to know more about and where you might find additional information about them. You could also leave a written history of yourself for family members and posterity.


Visit a Family History Center near you to receive help on how to use FamilySearch, evaluate the information you find on the Internet, and get free research assistance. Staff members will gladly help you with your research questions. For the location of a center near you, go to [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org] or call 1-866-406-1830 in the (United States and Canada).
== For more information ==
*[[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Research]]
*[[:Category:New to Genealogy|New to Genealogy]]
*[[Obtain and Search the Records|Obtain and Search the Records]]


== Step 4. Share What You Have and Decide What You Want to Learn Next==


After you have organized your information make copies of family charts, photographs, and stories. Share them with family members. This will ensure that your family information is preserved and may interest other family members in their family history. Using what you have gathered, decide what you would like to learn next. Decide which ancestors you would like to know more about and where you might find additional information about them. You could also leave a written history of yourself for family members and posterity.
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Latest revision as of 21:34, 25 February 2023

Step 1. Write Down What You Already Know about Your Family[edit | edit source]

Start with yourself. Use a worksheet such as a pedigree chart or family group sheet to write down the information you already know about yourself and your family.

Use a pedigree chart to record information about yourself, your parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents. If you do not know exact dates and places, estimate them.

Step 2. Review What Is Missing[edit | edit source]

Circle any missing or incomplete information on your worksheet. Decide what information you want to find first

Step 3. Find Out What Information Already Exists[edit | edit source]

Gather your records. Start with the records you have in your possession, and gather them into one place. Organize them, and see what family history information you already have.

Talk to your family. Talk to relatives or family friends. Record any useful information or stories they provide. Ask about copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates, journals, letters, photos, and other records that might be available.

Search other sources. If you have a computer, it is often helpful to visit family history Websites on the Internet. For example, the FamilySearch™ Web site at www.familysearch.org provides access to millions of names, dates, and other worthwhile information. FamilySearch can also connect you to other useful family history Websites and resources. These Websites often provide valuable family history information.

Visit a FamilySearch center near you to receive help on how to use FamilySearch, evaluate the information you find on the Internet, and get free research assistance. Staff members will gladly help you with your research questions. For the FamilySearch Center near you, go to FamilySearch .

Step 4. Share What You Have and Decide What You Want to Learn Next[edit | edit source]

After you have organized your information make copies of family charts, photographs, and stories, and share them with family members. This will ensure that your family information is preserved and may help to interest other family members in their family history. Using what you have gathered, decide what you would like to learn next. Decide which ancestors you would like to know more about and where you might find additional information about them. You could also leave a written history of yourself for family members and posterity.

For more information[edit | edit source]

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