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''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] [[United_States_Basic_Search_Strategies|Basic Search Strategies]]'' | ''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] [[United_States_Basic_Search_Strategies|Basic Search Strategies]]'' <br>See also [[United States, How to Find Genealogy Records]]<br> | ||
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Your genealogical research should begin with family and home sources. Look for names, dates, and places in certificates, family Bibles, obituaries, diaries, and similar sources. Ask your relatives for any additional information they have. It's very likely that your second cousin, great-aunt, or other relative has already gathered some family information. Record and organize the information you find on pedigree charts, and family group record forms. | Your genealogical research should begin with family and home sources. Look for names, dates, and places in certificates, family Bibles, obituaries, diaries, and similar sources. Ask your relatives for any additional information they have. It's very likely that your second cousin, great-aunt, or other relative has already gathered some family information. Record and organize the information you find on pedigree charts, and family group record forms. | ||
== | == Step 2. Decide What You Want to Learn == | ||
Select an ancestor or relative you would like to know more about. It's usually best to begin with an individual for whom you know at least a name, a place where he lived, and an approximate date when he lived there. | Select an ancestor or relative you would like to know more about. It's usually best to begin with an individual for whom you know at least a name, a place where he lived, and an approximate date when he lived there. | ||
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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]],” “[[ | Many types of original documents are described in the “[[United States Census|Census]],” “[[United States Church Records|Church Records]],” “[[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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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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