Nicaragua Getting Started: Difference between revisions

Start with yourself. Begin by writing down what you know about yourself, your parents, and your grandparents. Use the link below to print a pedigree chart you can use to enter the names, dates, and places you may already know. If you do not know exact dates and places, estimate them. Circle any missing or incomplete information, and decide what you want to find first.  

[http://misbach.org/#/charts Pedigree chart]

Use a family group sheet to record information about family groups. Use one form for each family. You will record the names of the husband and wife at the top of the form and then list each of their children in the order they were born.  

[http://misbach.org/#/charts Family group sheet]

Begin by looking for records taht you may already have around your home. Many important clues can be found in the things we already have at home. Here is a list of the types of records that might be of use:

As you take this genealogical journey remember that your relatives and family friends may also be interested to learn more about their ancestors and heritage. Please share with them the information you find. It may spark more memories and clues that will help you along the way. You can preserve, share, and donate your family hisotry with the help of free software found at [https://familysearch.org/products FamilySearch.org].

Probably the most important piece of information you will need to begin research in Nicaragua is the name of the specific town in Nicaragua where your ancestor was from. The article [[Nicaragua Locating Place of Origin|Locating Place of Origin]] will give you some ideas about what you can do to find this important piece of the genealogical puzle.