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Principles of Family History Research (view source)
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'''Your Genealogical Quest''' | '''Your Genealogical Quest''' | ||
There are many reasons why people begin researching their family history. A person may want to join a lineage society, such as the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), or find the town in the old country where the family originated. Others seek to understand their own traits and characteristics by learning about grandparents and other relatives, or they may want to have a reunion of all the descendants of a pioneer settler. Latter-day Saints (Mormons) desire to share religious blessings with their deceased relatives. All of these, and many others, are good reasons. | There are many reasons why people begin researching their family history. A person may want to join a lineage society, such as the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), or find the town in the old country where the family originated. Others seek to understand their own traits and characteristics by learning about grandparents and other relatives, or they may want to have a reunion of all the descendants of a pioneer settler. Latter-day Saints (Mormons) desire to share religious blessings with their deceased relatives. All of these, and many others, are good reasons. | ||
Regardless of the reasons, each person seeking to learn about their family history is embarking on a ''quest''. Just like the journeys of pioneer ancestors, such quests may seem almost impossible or never-ending. However, a quest is just an “over-all” goal and like every other journey, proceeds one step at a time. | Regardless of the reasons, each person seeking to learn about their family history is embarking on a ''quest''. Just like the journeys of pioneer ancestors, such quests may seem almost impossible or never-ending. However, a quest is just an “over-all” goal and like every other journey, proceeds one step at a time. | ||
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1. Identify what you know.<br>2. Decide what you want to learn.<br>3. Select records to search.<br>4. Obtain and search the records.<br>5. Use the information. | 1. Identify what you know.<br>2. Decide what you want to learn.<br>3. Select records to search.<br>4. Obtain and search the records.<br>5. Use the information. | ||
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