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Chances are that someone has already done research on parts of your family tree. If so, this is a potential chance to meet a relative and to get a head start on your research. To find online trees with your ancestors, simply search up their names on a search engine like Google. Also search the FamilySearch Family Tree, which is not on Google (FamilySearch account required). While this information can be helpful, '''''don't just blindly copy online trees'''''. Not only could this be seen as impolite or even in breach of copyright, but there is so much inaccurate information on online trees caused by this sort of copying. Use these trees as a starting point, but always verify the information yourself. | Chances are that someone has already done research on parts of your family tree. If so, this is a potential chance to meet a relative and to get a head start on your research. To find online trees with your ancestors, simply search up their names on a search engine like Google. Also search the FamilySearch Family Tree, which is not on Google (FamilySearch account required). While this information can be helpful, '''''don't just blindly copy online trees'''''. Not only could this be seen as impolite or even in breach of copyright, but there is so much inaccurate information on online trees caused by this sort of copying. Use these trees as a starting point, but always verify the information yourself. | ||
== Decide | == Decide what you want to learn == | ||
Select a specific relative or ancestor born in [[The Netherlands Genealogy|The Netherlands]] for whom you know at least a name, the village or parish where he or she lived in the Netherlands, and an approximate date when he or she lived there. It is also very helpful to know the names of other family members born in the Netherlands. | Select a specific relative or ancestor born in [[The Netherlands Genealogy|The Netherlands]] for whom you know at least a name, the village or parish where he or she lived in the Netherlands, and an approximate date when he or she lived there. It is also very helpful to know the names of other family members born in the Netherlands. | ||