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''[[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]] [[Gather_Family_Information|Gather Family Information]]'' | ''[[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]] [[Gather_Family_Information|Gather Family Information]]'' | ||
''You may want to view the tutorial at FamilySearch Learning Center:''[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/ancestors-season-1-looking-at-home/158 ''"Ancestors Season 1: Looking at Home"'']. | ''You may want to view the tutorial at FamilySearch Learning Center:''[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/ancestors-season-1-looking-at-home/158 ''"Ancestors Season 1: Looking at Home"''] and ''[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/ancestors-season-2-family-records/172 Ancestors Season 2: Family Records]''. | ||
Some family members may know quite alot about your ancestors. You will not know unless you ask. [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~rwguide/lesson1.htm Use these sources and methods] when gathering genealogical information from them: | Some family members may know quite alot about your ancestors. You will not know unless you ask. [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~rwguide/lesson1.htm Use these sources and methods] when gathering genealogical information from them: | ||
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*Programs (award ceremonies, funerals) | *Programs (award ceremonies, funerals) | ||
*Family reunion notices and records | *Family reunion notices and records | ||
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'''''Certificates''''' | '''''Certificates''''' | ||
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*A valuable estate that the descendants are entitled to have | *A valuable estate that the descendants are entitled to have | ||
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| bgcolor="#ffff99" align="center" | <center>'''Be hesitant to accept family traditions at face value.<br>Treat them as vague clues.'''</center> | | bgcolor="#ffff99" align="center" | <center>'''Be hesitant to accept family traditions at face value.<br>Treat them as vague clues.'''</center> | ||
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Many families have kept objects that may provide important clues for further research on an ancestor. You may want to write a brief description explaining (1) what each item reveals about the family and (2) where the item is located. Look for items such as: | Many families have kept objects that may provide important clues for further research on an ancestor. You may want to write a brief description explaining (1) what each item reveals about the family and (2) where the item is located. Look for items such as: | ||
*Religious artifacts<br> | *Religious artifacts<br> | ||
*Samplers, tapestries and quilts<br> | *Samplers, tapestries and quilts<br> | ||
*Heirlooms<br> | *Heirlooms<br> | ||
*Pieces of furniture or household items<br> | *Pieces of furniture or household items<br> | ||
*Medals, awards, trophies<br> | *Medals, awards, trophies<br> | ||
*Souvenirs<br> | *Souvenirs<br> | ||
*Clothing, uniforms | *Clothing, uniforms | ||
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Keep a record of contacts with family members on your research log. This will help you avoid duplicating your work and can help in following up later. Write out notes about interviews, meetings, and reunions. Make paper copies of e-mails and keep copies of letters sent or received. Cite these notes, printouts, and copies on your research log. | Keep a record of contacts with family members on your research log. This will help you avoid duplicating your work and can help in following up later. Write out notes about interviews, meetings, and reunions. Make paper copies of e-mails and keep copies of letters sent or received. Cite these notes, printouts, and copies on your research log. | ||
'''''Interviews''''' can be face to face or by telephone. Handbooks such as the following can help you prepare for an interview:<br> | '''''Interviews''''' can be face to face or by telephone. Handbooks such as the following can help you prepare for an interview:<br> | ||
Akeret, Robert U. ''Family Tales, Family Wisdom.'' New York: Henry Holt, 1992. (not at FHL) | Akeret, Robert U. ''Family Tales, Family Wisdom.'' New York: Henry Holt, 1992. (not at FHL) | ||
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Fletcher, William. ''Recording Your Family History.'' New York: Dodd, Mead, 1986. (FHL book 973 D27fL) | Fletcher, William. ''Recording Your Family History.'' New York: Dodd, Mead, 1986. (FHL book 973 D27fL) | ||
'''''E-mail and Correspondence.''''' When writing family members, follow a few basic rules:<br> | '''''E-mail and Correspondence.''''' When writing family members, follow a few basic rules:<br> | ||
*Don't send form letters. | *Don't send form letters. | ||
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Family members who were reluctant to share information earlier may have changed their minds, or may be intrigued by the information you have found. Your information may convince them of your seriousness, and they may pay more attention to your requests. | Family members who were reluctant to share information earlier may have changed their minds, or may be intrigued by the information you have found. Your information may convince them of your seriousness, and they may pay more attention to your requests. | ||
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[[Category:Identify_What_You_Know]] | [[Category:Identify_What_You_Know]] | ||