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| The following five steps are a brief summary. For more details see the [[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Research]] article. | | The following five steps are a brief summary. For more details see the [[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Research]] article. | ||
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== Step 1. Identify What You Know about Your Family == | == Step 1. Identify What You Know about Your Family == | ||
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=== Background Information === | === Background Information === | ||
You may need some geographical and historical information. This information can save you time and effort by helping you focus your research in the correct place and time period.<br> | You may need some geographical and historical information. This information can save you time and effort by helping you focus your research in the correct place and time period.<br> | ||
*'''''Locate the town or place'''''. Examine maps, gazetteers, and other place-finding aids to learn as much as you can about each of the places where your ancestors lived. Identify the major migration routes, nearby cities, county boundaries, and other geographical features and government. or ecclesiastical. jurisdictions. Place-finding aids are described in the “[[United States Maps|Maps]],” “[[United States Gazetteers|Gazetteers]],” and “[[United States Historical Geography|Historical Geography]]” sections of this Wiki article. | *'''''Locate the town or place'''''. Examine maps, gazetteers, and other place-finding aids to learn as much as you can about each of the places where your ancestors lived. Identify the major migration routes, nearby cities, county boundaries, and other geographical features and government. or ecclesiastical. jurisdictions. Place-finding aids are described in the “[[United States Maps|Maps]],” “[[United States Gazetteers|Gazetteers]],” and “[[United States Historical Geography|Historical Geography]]” sections of this Wiki article. | ||
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*All jurisdictions that may have kept records about him (church and town, county, state, and federal governments) | *All jurisdictions that may have kept records about him (church and town, county, state, and federal governments) | ||
Many types of original documents are described in the “[[United States Census|Census]],” “[[United States Church Records|Church Records]],” “[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/United_States_Emigration_and_Immigration Emigration and Immigration],” “[[United States Probate Records|Probate Records]],” “[[United States Vital Records|Vital Records]],” and other sections of this article. See also the [ | Many types of original documents are described in the “[[United States Census|Census]],” “[[United States Church Records|Church Records]],” “[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/United_States_Emigration_and_Immigration Emigration and Immigration],” “[[United States Probate Records|Probate Records]],” “[[United States Vital Records|Vital Records]],” and other sections of this article. See also the [https://www.familysearch.org/ Record Search], and [[Family History Library Internet Favorites|Family History Library Internet Favorites]].<br> | ||
== Step 4. Obtain and Search the Record == | == Step 4. Obtain and Search the Record == | ||
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*'''''Bookstores.''''' Some bookstores carry newer family history books. Often you can obtain out-of-print books from the very large bookstores. For a small fee they can advertise nationwide for old books. | *'''''Bookstores.''''' Some bookstores carry newer family history books. Often you can obtain out-of-print books from the very large bookstores. For a small fee they can advertise nationwide for old books. | ||
When requesting any of the above services through correspondence, you are more likely to be successful if your letter is brief and very specific. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE). You will usually need to send a check or money order to pay in advance for photocopy or search services, although some organizations will bill you later. | When requesting any of the above services through correspondence, you are more likely to be successful if your letter is brief and very specific. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE). You will usually need to send a check or money order to pay in advance for photocopy or search services, although some organizations will bill you later. | ||
=== Suggestions for Searching the Records === | === Suggestions for Searching the Records === | ||
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You do not have to use computers to do family history, but they can be very helpful. [[PAF and Other Genealogy Organizers|Personal Ancestral File]] and similar software programs help you transcribe, organize, display, print, and transmit your findings to other researchers who use personal computers. | You do not have to use computers to do family history, but they can be very helpful. [[PAF and Other Genealogy Organizers|Personal Ancestral File]] and similar software programs help you transcribe, organize, display, print, and transmit your findings to other researchers who use personal computers. | ||
If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, be sure to submit information about your deceased family members so you can provide temple ordinances for them. Your ward family history consultant or a staff member at the library can assist you. | If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, be sure to submit information about your deceased family members so you can provide temple ordinances for them. Your ward family history consultant or a staff member at the library can assist you. | ||
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[[Category:United_States]] | [[Category:United_States]] | ||