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=                  Welcome to Beginners Grin and Dare It  =
= Welcome to Beginners Grin and Dare It  =


                                  Sometimes Genealogical research can be intimidating to a beginner. 
Sometimes Genealogical research can be intimidating to a beginner. The object of this page is to simplify the process as much as possible including links to assist you in your new adventure  
 
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== Gathering  ==
== Gathering  ==
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== Organizing<br> ==
== Organizing<br> ==


Getting organized can be likened to the creation of the world.&nbsp; In fact, the same verbs can be used in both processes.&nbsp; To avoid feeling overwhelmed this creation/organization process may be broken into six "days" of work.
Getting organized can be likened to the creation of the world.&nbsp; In fact, the same verbs can be used in both processes.&nbsp; To avoid feeling overwhelmed this creation/organization process may be broken into six "days" of work.  
 
'''DAY ONE - GATHER'''


'''DAY ONE - GATHER'''
'''Gather''' utensils.&nbsp; Four loose leaf binders, plastic sheet protectors, five file folders
 
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'''Gather''' utensils.&nbsp; Four loose leaf binders, plastic sheet protectors, five file folders
'''DAY TWO - LABEL'''  


'''Label''' each notebook and corresponding file folder with the surname of a grandparent respectively - that's four. Label the fifth file folder with the words "Book of Remembrance." There are many ways to organize your notebook.


'''DAY THREE and FOUR - GATHER and DIVIDE'''


'''DAY TWO - LABEL'''
1.&nbsp; '''Gather''' all your stuff.


'''Label''' each notebook and corresponding file folder with the surname of a grandparent respectively - that's four.&nbsp; Label the fifth file folder with the words "Book of Remembrance."&nbsp; There are many ways to organize your notebook.&nbsp;
2.&nbsp; '''Divide''' the "stuff" into four file folders depending on the family to which it belongs. If you have a LOT of information , use boxes instead of file folders for gathering and dividing.<br>3.&nbsp; '''Gather''' "stuff" from other relatives who have been working on genealogy.


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4.&nbsp; '''Divide''' their "stuff" by either "downloading" their stuff into your computer or "downloading" it into one of your file folders.


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