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You could also use computer programs to generate these forms. After you type genealogical information once, these programs can generate many kinds of forms such as completed family group records and pedigrees. For example, the Personal Ancestral File<sup>TM</sup> computer program makes it easier to cite the sources which document events, and allow you to even add customized events to a family group record. Computer programs allow you to make frequent updates and share information with others while limiting the mistakes caused by redundant typing or writing of information. For further details see [[Use the Information#Using a Computer for Genealogy|Using a Computer for Genealogy]]. | You could also use computer programs to generate these forms. After you type genealogical information once, these programs can generate many kinds of forms such as completed family group records and pedigrees. For example, the Personal Ancestral File<sup>TM</sup> computer program makes it easier to cite the sources which document events, and allow you to even add customized events to a family group record. Computer programs allow you to make frequent updates and share information with others while limiting the mistakes caused by redundant typing or writing of information. For further details see [[Use the Information#Using a Computer for Genealogy|Using a Computer for Genealogy]]. | ||
The Personal Ancestral File program can be downloaded for free starting at the FamilySearch<sup>TM</sup> Internet Genealogy Service home page at http://www.FamilySearch.org. There are several other commercial computer programs you can purchase which also help you keep and organize genealogical information. For more information about various programs see [[Not Sure Which Genealogy Management Software to Use?]] <!--{ | The Personal Ancestral File program can be downloaded for free starting at the FamilySearch<sup>TM</sup> Internet Genealogy Service home page at http://www.FamilySearch.org. There are several other commercial computer programs you can purchase which also help you keep and organize genealogical information. For more information about various programs see [[Not Sure Which Genealogy Management Software to Use?]] <!--{12077689170340} --><!--{12077689170341} --><!--{12077689170342} --><!--{12077689170343} --> <!--{12077689170344} --> <!--{12077689170345} --> <!--{12077689170346} --> | ||
== '''Family Group Record''' == | == '''Family Group Record''' == | ||
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* The place where the person you are searching lived. | * The place where the person you are searching lived. | ||
You may purchase a basic log at the Family History Library, at Family History Centers, or at genealogical stores, or you may create your own. For more details about research logs see the wiki article [[Research Logs]], and [[Decide What You Want to Learn#Using a Research Log|Using a Research Log]] in Step 2 of this article. <!--{ | You may purchase a basic log at the Family History Library, at Family History Centers, or at genealogical stores, or you may create your own. For more details about research logs see the wiki article [[Research Logs]], and [[Decide What You Want to Learn#Using a Research Log|Using a Research Log]] in Step 2 of this article. <!--{12077689170347} --> <!--{12077689170348} --> | ||
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== '''Personal and Family History Notes''' == | == '''Personal and Family History Notes''' == | ||
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However, most family traditions also include many correct facts and serve as clues for further research. Therefore, write down the traditions, indicate who is most familiar with the stories, and be sure to investigate the facts. <!--{ | However, most family traditions also include many correct facts and serve as clues for further research. Therefore, write down the traditions, indicate who is most familiar with the stories, and be sure to investigate the facts. <!--{12077689170349} --> <!--{120776891703410} --> <!--{120776891703411} --> <!--{120776891703412} --> <!--{120776891703413} --> | ||
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== '''Family Memorabilia''' == | == '''Family Memorabilia''' == | ||
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Many introductory books about family history will give you more information about gathering family sources, including oral history and additional home sources. One of the best books for this kind of information is— | Many introductory books about family history will give you more information about gathering family sources, including oral history and additional home sources. One of the best books for this kind of information is— | ||
Lichtman, Allan J. ''Your Family History: How to Use Oral History, Personal Family Archives, and Public Documents to Discover Your Heritage.'' New York: Vintage Books, 1978. (FHL book 929.1 L617L) <!--{ | Lichtman, Allan J. ''Your Family History: How to Use Oral History, Personal Family Archives, and Public Documents to Discover Your Heritage.'' New York: Vintage Books, 1978. (FHL book 929.1 L617L) <!--{120776891703414} --> <!--{120776891703415} --> | ||
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== '''Requesting Additional Information from Your Family''' == | == '''Requesting Additional Information from Your Family''' == | ||
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=== '''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. <!--{ | 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} --> | ||
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=== '''Family histories.''' === | === '''Family histories.''' === | ||
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* '''''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. | * '''''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} --> | ||
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=== '''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]. | 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} --> | ||
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= '''Record Useful Information''' = | = '''Record Useful Information''' = | ||
After you recall and gather family information, review each document, record, letter, your interview notes, and other sources. Copy the information from these sources onto your family group record. [[Adding a Custom Event to a PAF Family Group Record|Add custom events]] to the family group record to for events such as religious confirmations, school, military service, land purchases, fraternal organizations, and wills written. [[ | After you recall and gather family information, review each document, record, letter, your interview notes, and other sources. Copy the information from these sources onto your family group record. [[Adding a Custom Event to a PAF Family Group Record|Add custom events]] to the family group record to for events such as religious confirmations, school, military service, land purchases, fraternal organizations, and wills written. [[Cite Your Sources (Source Footnotes)|Cite each source]] that documents an event listed on your family group record. | ||
List these source documents on research logs. For suggestions on using a research log see [[Identify What You Know#Prepare a Research Log|Prepare a Research Log]]. <!--{ | List these source documents on research logs. For suggestions on using a research log see [[Identify What You Know#Prepare a Research Log|Prepare a Research Log]]. <!--{120776891703420} --> <!--{120776891703421} --> <!--{120776891703422} --> | ||
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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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