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== Step 2: Set a Research Goal == | == Step 2: Set a Research Goal == | ||
Select a specific relative or ancestor born in the Czech Republic for whom you know at least a name, the village or parish where he or she lived in the Czech Republic, and an approximate date when he or she lived there. Decide what you want to learn about this ancestor or about his family. It is also very helpful to know the names of other family members born in the Czech Republic. | Select a specific relative or ancestor born in the Czech Republic for whom you know at least a name, the village or parish where he or she lived in the Czech Republic, and an approximate date when he or she lived there. Decide what you want to learn about this ancestor or about his family. It is also very helpful to know the names of other family members born in the Czech Republic and their religious affiliation. | ||
As you look over your Family Group Records, or Pedigree Charts, ask yourself “What do I want to find next?” Common goals might be:<br> | As you look over your Family Group Records, or Pedigree Charts, ask yourself “What do I want to find next?” Common goals might be:<br> | ||
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*Locating the marriage date and place for the parents on a Family Group Record. | *Locating the marriage date and place for the parents on a Family Group Record. | ||
For suggestions on finding an immigrant ancestor's birthplace, see the "[[Czech Republic Determining a Place of Origin|Determining a Place of Origin in the Czech Republic]]" section. | The exact place of origin must be known before research in Czech records can begin. For suggestions on finding an immigrant ancestor's birthplace, see the "[[Czech Republic Determining a Place of Origin|Determining a Place of Origin in the Czech Republic]]" section. | ||
You may want to ask an experienced researcher to help you select a goal that you can achieve.<br> | You may want to ask an experienced researcher to help you select a goal that you can achieve.<br> | ||