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 Effective researchers begin by obtaining some background information. They then survey previous research, and finally they search original documents.
-Background InformationLook this term up in the glossary.. You may need some geographicalLook this term up in the glossary. and historical informationLook this term up in the glossary.. This information can save you time and effort by helping you focus your research in the correct place and time period.
+=== Background Information  ===
-    * Locate the town or place. Examine mapsLook this term up in the glossary., gazetteersLook this term up in the glossary., 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 routesLook this term up in the glossary., nearby cities, county boundaries, and other geographical features and governmentLook this term up in the glossary. or ecclesiasticalLook this term up in the glossary. jurisdictions. Place-finding aids are described in the “Maps,” “Gazetteers,” and “History” sections of this outline.
+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>
-    * Review local historyLook this term up in the glossary.. Study a history of the areas where your ancestors lived for clues about the people, places, and events that may have effected their lives and the records about them. Records with information about migrationLook this term up in the glossary. and settlementLook this term up in the glossary. patterns, government jurisdictions, and historical events are described in the “History” and “Minorities” sections of this outline.
+*'''''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.
+*'''''Review local history'''''. Study a history of the areas where your ancestors lived for clues about the people, places, and events that may have effected their lives and the records about them. Records with information about migration and settlement patterns, government jurisdictions, and historical events are described in the “History” and “Minorities” sections of this outline.
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+<br> Previous Research. After gaining some background information, you will be ready to look for any research that has already been gathered by others, such as:
+    * Printed family histories and genealogies
+    * Family information published in periodicals
+    * Biographies
+    * Local histories
+    * Manuscript collections of family information
+    * Family newsletters
+    * Computer databases of family information
+    * Hereditary and lineage society records
-Previous ResearchLook this term up in the glossary.. After gaining some background information, you will be ready to look for any research that has already been gathered by others, such as:
-    * Printed family historiesLook this term up in the glossary. and genealogies
-    * Family information published in periodicalsLook this term up in the glossary.
-    * BiographiesLook this term up in the glossary.
-    * Local historiesLook this term up in the glossary.
-    * Manuscript Look this term up in the glossary.collections of family information
-    * Family newslettersLook this term up in the glossary.
-    * Computer databasesLook this term up in the glossary. of family information
-    * HereditaryLook this term up in the glossary. and lineageLook this term up in the glossary. society records
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 Many records containing previous research are described in the “Biography,” “Genealogy,” “History,” “Periodicals,” and “Societies” sections of the outline. Remember, however, that the information in these sources is secondary and may need to be verified by original records.
-Original DocumentsLook this term up in the glossary.. After surveying previous research, you will be ready to search original documents. These records can provide primary information about your family because they were generally recorded at or near the time of an event by a reliable witness. To do thorough research, you should search the existing records of:
+Original Documents. After surveying previous research, you will be ready to search original documents. These records can provide primary information about your family because they were generally recorded at or near the time of an event by a reliable witness. To do thorough research, you should search the existing records of:
      * Each place where your ancestor lived
      * The complete time period when he lived there
-     * All jurisdictionsLook this term up in the glossary. 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 “Census,” “Church Records,” “Emigration and Immigration,” “Probate Records,” “Vital Records,” and other sections of this outline.
 == <br> Step 4. Obtain and Search the Record  ==