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''[[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Research | ''[[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Research]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Identify What You Know|Step 1. Identify What You Know]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Recall_Information|Recall Information]]'' | ||
Always begin research with yourself and work backward to identify you ancestors. | Always begin research with yourself and work backward to identify you ancestors. | ||
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'''Types of Genealogical Information'''<br> | '''Types of Genealogical Information'''<br> | ||
'''''Vital event information''''' can uniquely identify a person as distinct from any other person. It is generally compiled on family group records and pedigree charts. It includes— | '''''Vital event information''''' can uniquely identify a person as distinct from any other person. It is generally compiled on family group records and pedigree charts. It includes— | ||
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*Names. The complete name, including given or first names and the last or surname for—<br> | *Names. The complete name, including given or first names and the last or surname for—<br> | ||
::The person.<br> | |||
::Father and mother.<br> | |||
::Spouse (husband or wife).<br> | |||
::All children.<br><br> | |||
*Gender. | *Gender. | ||
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*Dates and places of—<br> | *Dates and places of—<br> | ||
::Birth (and/or christening)<br> | |||
::Marriage<br> | |||
::Death (and/or burial)<br><br> | |||
*Relationships (to spouse, children and parents) | *Relationships (to spouse, children and parents) | ||
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*Cause of death | *Cause of death | ||
Often you need biographical information to identify which records have the genealogical information you need. In such cases, biographical information is essential, not optional! | Often you need biographical information to identify which records have the genealogical information you need. In such cases, biographical information is essential, not optional! | ||
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[[Category:Decide_What_You_Want_to_Learn]] | [[Category:Decide_What_You_Want_to_Learn]] | ||