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[[Principles of Family History Research|''Previous page'']] | [[Principles of Family History Research|''Previous page'']] | ||
'''Step 1: Identify What You Know.''' | '''Step 1: Identify What You Know.''' | ||
Start by reviewing what information you already know. Record that information on appropriate forms and keep your records organized. | Start by reviewing what information you already know. Record that information on appropriate forms and keep your records organized. | ||
By the end of step one you should have: | By the end of step one you should have: | ||
* Facts and information recorded on family group records, pedigree charts, and if desired in personal and family history notes. | *Facts and information recorded on family group records, pedigree charts, and if desired in personal and family history notes. | ||
* Organized copies of documents and family memorabilia. | *Organized copies of documents and family memorabilia. | ||
= '''Use Appropriate Forms''' = | = '''Use Appropriate Forms''' = | ||
Begin by carefully [[ | Begin by carefully [[Start Family History by Writing What is Known|recording and organizing your information]] so important facts and clues will not be lost. To help record the information you already know about family members, you may want to use standard genealogical forms such as family group records, and pedigree charts. These forms are familiar to other researchers and assure that your findings will be understandable to others. The forms, used by most researchers, can be purchased at genealogical stores, the Family History Library, Family History Centers, and most genealogical libraries. | ||
== '''Computer Programs for Generating Forms''' == | == '''Computer Programs for Generating Forms''' == | ||
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Commonly, researchers use native spellings for all places or levels (jurisdictions) except for the nation. For example, the native name of ''Bayern'' is used instead of ''Bavaria''. Always indicate the name of the country except for ''USA'' or ''Canada''. The state or province is sufficient when identifying places in those countries. | Commonly, researchers use native spellings for all places or levels (jurisdictions) except for the nation. For example, the native name of ''Bayern'' is used instead of ''Bavaria''. Always indicate the name of the country except for ''USA'' or ''Canada''. The state or province is sufficient when identifying places in those countries. | ||
*'''''Sources'''''. Be sure to fully identify the source of your information. If a person, give their full name. For a book or other document give the complete title and other information. For suggestions see [[Use the Information#Cite Your Sources|Cite Your Sources]]. | *'''''Sources'''''. Be sure to fully identify the source of your information. If a person, give their full name. For a book or other document give the complete title and other information. For suggestions see [[Use the Information#Cite Your Sources|Cite Your Sources]]. <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | ||
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= '''Recall Information''' = | = '''Recall Information''' = | ||
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= '''Gather Family Information''' = | = '''Gather Family Information''' = | ||
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As you learn about your family, you may want to share the information you find with you relatives (see [[Use the Information#Share the Information|Step 5]].) This may also be a good opportunity to request additional information from them. If your first requests were only for basic information about a few relatives, more information may be available. Your new information may jog memories of family members who may provide more clues. Also they may have recently found the information you were seeking. | As you learn about your family, you may want to share the information you find with you relatives (see [[Use the Information#Share the Information|Step 5]].) This may also be a good opportunity to request additional information from them. If your first requests were only for basic information about a few relatives, more information may be available. Your new information may jog memories of family members who may provide more clues. Also they may have recently found the information you were seeking. | ||
Family members who were reluctant to share information earlier may have changed their minds, or may be intrigued by the information you have found. Your information may convince them of your seriousness and they may pay more attention to your requests. | Family members who were reluctant to share information earlier may have changed their minds, or may be intrigued by the information you have found. Your information may convince them of your seriousness and they may pay more attention to your requests. <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | ||
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= '''Gather Low-Hanging-Fruit Sources''' = | = '''Gather Low-Hanging-Fruit Sources''' = | ||
As you begin research on a new family, three kinds of sources are relatively easy to search—<br> | As you begin research on a new family, three kinds of sources are relatively easy to search—<br> | ||
=== '''Online databases.''' === | === '''Online databases.''' === | ||
Some of the best free databases on the Internet (or partly free at Family History Centers, or Family History Library)—good sites to begin research on a family are listed on the wiki at [[Major Databases for Beginning United States Research#Databases Online|Databases Online]]. Several of these sites are more for United States research, but most countries have their own unique sites that also would be good places to start. <!--{120776891703416} --> <!--{120776891703417} --> | Some of the best free databases on the Internet (or partly free at Family History Centers, or Family History Library)—good sites to begin research on a family are listed on the wiki at [[Major Databases for Beginning United States Research#Databases Online|Databases Online]]. Several of these sites are more for United States research, but most countries have their own unique sites that also would be good places to start. <!--{120776891703416} --> <!--{120776891703417} --> | ||
=== '''Family histories.''' === | === '''Family histories.''' === | ||
Compiled genealogies and family histories may be available for a family you are researching. In order to find these search library catalogs or indexes such as—<br> | Compiled genealogies and family histories may be available for a family you are researching. In order to find these search library catalogs or indexes such as—<br> | ||
* '''''Family History Library Catalog [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=surnamesearch&columns=*,0,0 Surname Search].''''' Search using just the family’s surname. This searches the world’s largest genealogical library for works with this family name as a main subject. | *'''''Family History Library Catalog [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=surnamesearch&columns=*,0,0 Surname Search].''''' Search using just the family’s surname. This searches the world’s largest genealogical library for works with this family name as a main subject. | ||
* [http://worldcat.org/advancedsearch '''''WorldCatalog Advanced Search''''']. In the '''''Subject''''' field enter the surname and “family” like this, '''Greenwell family'''. This searches the catalogs and displays the results from thousands of North American libraries at once. | *[http://worldcat.org/advancedsearch '''''WorldCatalog Advanced Search''''']. In the '''''Subject''''' field enter the surname and “family” like this, '''Greenwell family'''. This searches the catalogs and displays the results from thousands of North American libraries at once. | ||
* '''''Periodical Source Index (PERSI)''''' [http://persi.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/persi/search/people '''''People Search'''''] for a family name in over a million article titles in genealogical periodicals. Put the family name in the '''Surname''' field and click the ''Search'' button. If the Article Results List is too long, redo the search but in the '''Keyword''' field add the two-letter postal abbreviation for the state where they lived. <!--{120776891703418} --> | *'''''Periodical Source Index (PERSI)''''' [http://persi.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/persi/search/people '''''People Search'''''] for a family name in over a million article titles in genealogical periodicals. Put the family name in the '''Surname''' field and click the ''Search'' button. If the Article Results List is too long, redo the search but in the '''Keyword''' field add the two-letter postal abbreviation for the state where they lived. <!--{120776891703418} --> | ||
=== '''Censuses.''' === | === '''Censuses.''' === | ||
Censuses show family members, their residence, and are often indexed. Use census records in the [[United States Census|United States]], [[Canada Census|Canada]], and [[England Census|Britain]] early and often, especially if they are indexed. It is important to add EVERY census you can find to the family group record for EACH member of the family to show where they lived throughout their lives. For a list of links to [[United States Census Online|online census indexes]] see [http://www.warnes.net/Teslacorp/GenealogyLinks/index_html?Tab=4-US%20Census Genealogy Links]. <!--{120776891703419} --> | Censuses show family members, their residence, and are often indexed. Use census records in the [[United States Census|United States]], [[Canada Census|Canada]], and [[England Census|Britain]] early and often, especially if they are indexed. It is important to add EVERY census you can find to the family group record for EACH member of the family to show where they lived throughout their lives. For a list of links to [[United States Census Online|online census indexes]] see [http://www.warnes.net/Teslacorp/GenealogyLinks/index_html?Tab=4-US%20Census Genealogy Links]. <!--{120776891703419} --> | ||
= '''Record Useful Information''' = | = '''Record Useful Information''' = | ||
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Individuals on your pedigree are in at least two families: (1) as a child, and (2) as a parent. Log information and file documents prior to marriage with the father’s file. Log information and file documents starting with marriage in the husband’s file. | Individuals on your pedigree are in at least two families: (1) as a child, and (2) as a parent. Log information and file documents prior to marriage with the father’s file. Log information and file documents starting with marriage in the husband’s file. | ||
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