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1 [[Use Appropriate Forms|Use Appropriate Forms]]  
1 [[Use Appropriate Forms|Use Appropriate Forms]]  


:1.1 [[Use Appropriate Forms#Computer_Programs_for_Generating_Forms|Computer Programs for Generating Forms]]  
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:1.2 [[Use Appropriate Forms#Family_Group_Record|Family Group Record]]  
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:1.3 [[Use Appropriate Forms#Pedigree_Chart|Pedigree Chart]]  
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:1.4 [[Use Appropriate Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log|Prepare a Research Log]]  
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:1.5 [[Use Appropriate Forms#Suggestions_for_Recording_Information|Suggestions for Recording Information]]<br><br>
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2 [[Recall Information|Recall Information]]  
2 [[Recall Information|Recall Information]]  


:2.1 [[Recall Information#Types_of_Genealogical_Information|Types of Genealogical Information]]<br><br>
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3 [[Gather Family Information|Gather Family Information]]  
3 [[Gather Family Information|Gather Family Information]]  


:3.1 [[Gather Family Information#Family_Records|Family Records]]  
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:3.2 [[Gather Family Information#Family_Traditions|Family Traditions]]  
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:3.3 [[Gather Family Information#Family_Memorabilia|Family Memorabilia]]  
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:3.4 [[Gather Family Information#How_to_Gather_Family_Information|How to Gather Family Information]]  
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:3.5 [[Gather Family Information#Requesting_Additional_Information_from_Your_Family|Requesting Additional Information from Your Family]]<br><br>
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4 [[Gather Low-Hanging-Fruit Sources|Gather Low-Hanging-Fruit Sources]]  
4 [[Gather Low-Hanging-Fruit Sources|Gather Low-Hanging-Fruit Sources]]  


:4.1 [[Gather Low-Hanging-Fruit Sources#Online_databases.|Online databases]]  
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:4.2 [[Gather Low-Hanging-Fruit Sources#Family_histories.|Family histories]]  
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:4.3 [[Gather Low-Hanging-Fruit Sources#County.2C_town.2C_and_village_histories.|County, town, and village histories.]]  
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:4.4 [[Gather Low-Hanging-Fruit Sources#Censuses.|Censuses.]]<br><br>
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5 [[Record Useful Information|Record Useful Information]]  
5 [[Record Useful Information|Record Useful Information]]  

Latest revision as of 16:53, 19 August 2025


Build your ancestor's identity.

Step 1: Identify What You Know.

Start by reviewing what information you already know. Record that information on appropriate forms and keep your records organized.

By the end of step one you should have:

  • Facts and information recorded on family group records, pedigree charts and, if desired, in personal and family history notes.
  • Organized copies of documents and family memorabilia.

Table of Contents for Step 1. Identify What You Know[edit | edit source]

1 Use Appropriate Forms

2 Recall Information

3 Gather Family Information

4 Gather Low-Hanging-Fruit Sources

5 Record Useful Information

6 Organize Your Records