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'''''Use logic, deduction, inference, and inspiration.'''''<br>1. Correlate records of neighbors to infer relationships.<br>2. Study migration patterns to infer where the family’s place of origin.<br>3. Try to disprove uncertain connections. | '''''Use logic, deduction, inference, and inspiration.'''''<br>1. Correlate records of neighbors to infer relationships.<br>2. Study migration patterns to infer where the family’s place of origin.<br>3. Try to disprove uncertain connections. | ||
= '''Get an | = '''Continue Your Education and Follow-Up''' = | ||
'''Get an education.''' | |||
* '''Read''' about the area your ancestors settled. Study its history and local genealogical periodicals. | * '''Read''' about the area your ancestors settled. Study its history and local genealogical periodicals. | ||
* Take '''classes''', conferences, and institutes. | * Take '''classes''', conferences, and institutes. | ||
* Go on a '''research trip''' to visit their communities to learn about the local way of life and repositories<span style="display: none; | * Go on a '''research trip''' to visit their communities to learn about the local way of life and repositories<span id="1198977441098E" style="display: none;"> </span>. | ||
'''Get help.''' Reach out to others and '''collaborate''' to get help and learn more. Place queries. Hire a professional. Pray for help. | |||
'''Share''' what you know on the Internet, or through books, or articles in order to make contacts with other researchers. | |||
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<br> Burned counties do not have to be end of the line research situations if you prepare well, look for substitute records, search a variety of jurisdictions and repositories for the family, and approach such research problems in innovative ways. | <br> Burned counties do not have to be end of the line research situations if you prepare well, look for substitute records, search a variety of jurisdictions and repositories for the family, and approach such research problems in innovative ways. | ||