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== Step 1. Identify What You Know about Your Family == | == Step 1. Identify What You Know about Your Family == | ||
Your genealogical research should begin with family and home | Your genealogical research should begin with family and home sources. Look for names, dates, and places in certificatesLook this term up in the glossary., family BiblesLook this term up in the glossary., obituariesLook this term up in the glossary., diariesLook this term up in the glossary., and similar sources. Ask your relatives for any additional information they have. It's very likely that your second cousin, great-aunt, or other relative has already gathered some family information. Record and organize the information you find on pedigree chartsLook this term up in the glossary. and family group recordLook this term up in the glossary. forms. | ||
== <br> Step 2. Decide What You Want to Learn == | == <br> Step 2. Decide What You Want to Learn == | ||