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Home Family Histories - Dad's Surnames Other Stuff ... E Mail How Do I Get Started with My Family's Genealogy? My Suggestions Links to Getting Started My Suggestions 1. Interview close living relatives 2. Track down not so close living relatives 3. Track down obituaries and other newspaper clippings on most recent relative's deaths. 4. Find your way into the first census available: 1920 census and go backwards from there. I cannot emphasize how important it is to start with living people. If you're grandparents have passed on, look for their brothers, or sisters, or their spouses, or their cousins, and so on. I have gotten valuable information from a 70 year old second cousin of my dad, an 80 year old surviving spouse of a second cousin of my grandfather, and so on. That is the easy part. Now, the hard part. Filling in the blanks and starting to get past the twentieth century into the nineteenth century and earlier will be harder. Note you are usually trying to get who, what, when, where on each piece of evidence i.e. who died when and where. Who married when and where. Who was born when and where. Then, to start putting those pieces together, like a zigzaw puzzle. 1. Sit down with all close living relatives with a pencil and paper (and consider a tape recorder) and start talking and writing. Maybe use a spiral notebook or a three ring, whatever, but not loose scraps of paper). Find out as much as you can about not so close relatives (your folks' cousins, great aunts and uncles, etc.)

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How Do I Get Started ? Genealogy is a rewarding and fun hobby, but beginners sometimes have trouble getting started. This article will help beginners and experienced researchers. Just follow our advice and you'll do just fine. Phase One : Take Stock of What You Have 1) The Pedigree Chart S tart a pedigree chart. Start with yourself and list all of your relatives as far back as you can go. Do this for both your mother's and father's side of the family. Try to list as much information as you can, including birth and death dates, marriage dates, baptisms, etc. 2) The Interview I nterview your relatives for any missing information. Don't be too formal. Make it a social event and don't go in there like a newspaper reporter. Record everything they tell you, even if it sounds exaggerated or hard to believe. Most family stories are based on an element of truth. Don't be afraid to record the family gossip as it can be useful to you later. Gossip can provide you with clues when you get stuck. 3) Obtain Documents G et copies of birth certificates, marriage licenses, confirmations, baptisms, military discharge papers, etc., from as many relatives as possible. These documents contain lots of valuable information. For instance, baptisms sometimes provide information on the grandparents as well as the parents of a child. They can provide the places of birth for other family members as well.

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Today is Wednesday, 9 June, 2004. Genealogy Getting started 1881 Census Look-up Service 1901 Census ... 1851 Kelly's Directory Genealogy - Getting Started What is Genealogy? Genealogy is a written record of someone’s ancestor’s and living family. Simply, it shows event information such as births, marriages and deaths to establish kinship. However, it can also lead you into a historical investigation of your ancestor’s. How to begin? There is only one place to begin, with yourself! The obvious facts are your name, date of birth, your parents’ names, any brothers or sisters, places of residence and any other important events in your life. Make a note of all living relatives and draw a rough family tree with yourself at the bottom. Even if you can only go as far back as your grandparents it’s a good start, especially if you have their birth, marriage or death certificates. Don't lose sight of the fact that although there may be only ONE of you and you may have only had 2 parents and 4 grandparents, you had 8 great grandparents, 16 gg grandparents, 32 ggg grandparents, 64 gggg grandparents 128 ggggg grandparents etc. Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies (HALS) was set up several years ago by combining the Hertfordshire County Records Office and the County Local Studies Library. It is situated at County Hall, Hertford, and has an area with microfilm and microfiche readers set aside for family history research as well as Internet access. They have resently launched a facility that allows you to order birth, death and marriage certificates over the Internet. The address is

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Genealogy - Getting Started How do I . . . get a library card renew my books check out a book search the Internet contact the library staff volunteer at the library make a donation Genealogy Collection Interlibrary Loans Genealogy Facility Genealogy Resources ... Mary J. Carpenter Collection The Family and Local History Room is operated on an independent research basis. Limited assistance is provided by a part-time genealogy specialist, a part-time genealogy assistant, and approximately 20 volunteers. An introductory brochure, including a family tree chart, is available for beginners. Other charts and forms are available for photocopying. A list of genealogists who will do research for a fee is available. For more information, contact Sue Seniawski, Genealogy Specialist, at (307) 634-3561, ext. 132 or e-mail sseniawski@larm.lib.wy.us Home WYLDCAT Youth Services ... A - Z Index 2800 Central Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82001 Ph. (307) 635-1032 Fax: (307) 634-2082 Comments? Contact the webmaster

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Home About Us Getting Started Genealogy Assessments ... Contact Us How to Start Your Irish Research You would like to research your Irish roots, but you don't know enough about your Irish ancestors. So where do you start? Part 1 - Getting Started Part 2 - First Steps Part 3 - Next Steps Part 4 - Final Steps newsletter Why not sign up for our free Irish Genealogy newsletter? name: e-mail: more info Part 1 - Getting Started Whether you are in the USA, Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, Argentina, South Africa or elsewhere in the world (and we Irish are everywhere!) your goal is to identify the person or persons who originally emigrated from Ireland in order to discover all about your Irish ancestry. You will be seeking to identify an ancestor or ancestors, their spouse/s, their children, their siblings and their parents names if possible, and the names of other relatives like uncles and aunts. You will also need to know their approximate dates of birth, marriage and death, and the county or preferably the parish or townland that they came from, their occupation and finally the approximate year of immigration to your country. Next >> First Steps IrishGen Design by Zippy Solutions.

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How Do I Get Started ? by Alfred Sosa You're a beginner, you've been bitten by the genealogy bug. You've put messages all over the net and you sit back and wait for people to send you information about your ancestors. You wait,....and wait.... If only it was that easy. You need some know-how and a plan. The following article will help you get started in the right direction. Phase One : Take Stock of What You Have 1) The Pedigree Chart Start a pedigree chart. Start with yourself and list all of your relatives as far back as you can go. Do this for both your mother's and father's side of the family. Try to list as much information as you can, including birth and death dates, marriage dates, baptisms, etc. 2) The Interview Interview your relatives for any missing information. Don't be too formal. Make it a social event and don't go in there like a news paper reporter. Record everything they tell you, even if it sounds exagerated or hard to believe. Most family stories are based on an element of truth. Don't be afraid to record the family gossip as it can be useful to you later. Gossip can provide you with clues when you get stuck. 3) Obtain Documents Get copies of birth certificates, marriage licenses, confirmations, baptisms, military discharge papers, etc., from as many relatives as possible. These documents contain lots of valuable information. For instance, baptisms sometimes provide information on the grandparents as well as the parents of a child. They can provide the places of birth for other family members as well.

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MyCinnamonToast Genealogy Getting Started in Genealogy by Sheila Somerlock Ruth So you've decided to research your family history? After all, there are so many good resources online now, that genealogy research is easier than ever. But wait! Before you jump in and start searching, take a step back. It's important to take the time to get organized. It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of genealogy research, and you can often find a lot in the early stages. But eventually, you will hit dead ends and slow progress, and when you do, it's important to have good records. Our genealogy starting guide can get you on the right path. Step 1: Have a plan It's important to have a plan before you start researching your genealogy, and to continue to update that plan as you find out more. This helps keep you on track and keeps you from running in circles (easy to do in genealogy research!). Before you go to a web site, library, or archive, know specifically what information you are looking for. Work on one or two people at a time, and plan what information you are searching for in each session. Although chance can play a part in genealogy, and many people I know have accidentally "come across" an important piece of genealogical information, it doesn't pay to approach the geneology research in a haphazard manner. Step 2: Keep good records I can't emphasize enough the importance of keeping good records when working on your family history. You should record not only evey genealogical fact that you find, but the source for that fact as well. You should also record what sources you have checked for a given piece of information

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Getting Started Genealogy on the Web is enjoyed by thousands of people throughout the United States and the world.  Libraries are devoted to providing research materials that can be used for little or no charge.  The United States census is a valuable tool.  Marriage records, death records, and cemetery records are valuable research materials.   The first step is to learn as much about your ancestors as possible before looking to other recourses. All of the i nformation that you can get from parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, will help get you started. The second step is to locate a good genealogy library that has Census Records in microfilm.  Most librarys have people that can help you Third, look for organizations that are researching the same family that you are .  It can save you hours of time trying to recreate the wheel. FamilySearch recommends 6 basic steps to following in researching  your family history.  They are worth checking out. The Pennington Research Association has some excellent research tips.

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Ancestry and Genealogy searches for the beginner can be a daunting task. Before you begin check out these articles from Ancestry.com for advice, hints and tips to point you in the right direction. There are some really valuable resources and links in them and all have been written by experts or those well-experienced in projects of this nature. Family Tree Software is as fast as one, two, tree. Download FREE software exclusively from Ancestry that helps build your family tree faster, easier, and with greater accuracy than ever before! Search the web for multiple ancestors all together! Add whole "branches" to your tree at once! This revolution in family history saves months of research time. Free Ancestry Family Tree Software Download Below Now! Search This Site Don't lose us! Why not add our site to your favourites below Ancestry Product Watch Special Offers!!! Home Site Map New Additions ... US States Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming English Shop Irish Shop Irish Book Store Irish Music Store ... Links Pages Subscribe to our Newsletter - Celtic Links" - and keep up to date with new additions to the website.

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Getting Started Okay, so you think you may be French-Canadian or Acadian, and you want to know how to begin. The first thing you have to do is find the oldest member of your family and find out everything he or she knows. You MUST get back a few generations on your own before you will be able to find printed or online sources that will be able to help you. If nobody in your family can tell you where your grandparents came from, then you will need to try looking for marriage certificates, birth certificates, death certificates, etc., which may have additional information. This can be a tedious process, but there are really no shortcuts unless you are very lucky. The one source that may help you is the nearest Family History Center (FHC) of the Mormon Church (otherwise known as the Church of Jesus Christ - Latter Day Saints). They will know the best way to find information in your local area, and will have references that will give addresses for applying for birth and death certificates. Their IGI (International Genealogical Index) is a computerized list of genealogical items about people all over the world. Some of the information has been copied from the original church records and is pretty reliable. Some has been submitted by amateur genealogists. This information is very uneven, some is quite incorrect, and so it must be taken with a grain of salt.

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Getting Started How do I get started tracing my family tree? Climbing Your Family Tree Have you ever climbed a tree and sat enjoying the view? Well, get ready to climb; only this tree-the view from it-will be the most fascinating you have ever seen. Your family will want to climb the tree someday, too, so it is important to carefully record your findings in a permanent place for everyone to enjoy long after you have become their ancestor. Linking generations and setting each in its unique historical perspective brings them to life again for everyone. Through you, your children will look into eyes that are very like their own. Looking Around You Begin at home. Personal knowledge can form the first limbs of your family tree. First, make a simple chart, beginning with you, your parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents. Search for birth, marriage, and death certificates, and other documents that might provide names, dates and locations. Then look at Bible records, old letters, photographs and family memorabilia. Label everything you recognize. Now you are well on your way to forming the branches of your family tree - and it will begin to bud. Contact family members to ask questions about their lives and those of other family members. Where did they live - what part of the country - what kind of dwelling? Did they move around while growing up? When were their relatives born; when did they die? Take along some of the old photos and attic treasures to jog their memories. And be sure to ask if you may see their old family records, letters, and memorabilia that might help you expand your search.

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GED2WWW - Getting Started Index Download Using FAQ/Support ... Can you recommend some books about HTML and Internet Publishing? What is genealogy? Genealogy is the art or science (depending on who you ask) of researching and documenting one's family history. Top of Page How can I get started with Genealogy on the Internet? I've listed some of my favorite genealogy resources below. Helm's Genealogy Toolbox An excellent genealogy portal. Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet Another excellent genealogy portal. The USGenWeb project The USGenWeb project is a group of volunteers working together to provide Internet web sites for genealogical research in every county and every state of the United States. It is a fantastic resource that should not be overlooked if you're researching genealogy in the USA Gendex A massive index into online genealogy databases (more than 3700 databases containing over 13,000,000 individuals as of November 4, 1999). GED2WWW is compatible with Gendex. GEDCOM 5.5 Standard For those more technical folks, this is the specification of the GEDCOM standard. Top of Page Can you recommend some books for a genealogist?

73. How-to Get Started On Your Family History Howto get started on your Family History. This keeps the numbers from getting jumbled Evenwith all of the wonderful genealogy computer programs available today http://amberskyline.com/treasuremaps/pedigree.html

How-to get started on your Family History The Five Steps: 1. Identify what you know about your family: Write what you already know about your ancestors on a "Pedigree Chart." Write the "surname" in all caps: This lets the eye scan genealogical records easier. (RAGAN, Jonathan Daniel) List the dates in this fashion: (03 Mar 1895) Instead of 3/22/1866. This keeps the numbers from getting jumbled. Write the "places" in this order: City/Township, County, State, Country. (Jacksonville, St. Johns, Florida, USA) Also, fill out "Family Groups Records" for at least yourself and your parents. Note: If you are a parent, you will put yourself on a Family Group Record twice. Once as a child, along with your parents, brothers and sisters. And, once as a parent with your spouse and children. If there is more than one marriage- yes, fill out another sheet. These are the MAIN tools used in genealogical research. Even with all of the wonderful genealogy computer programs available today, filling in the blanks on these two "charts" are your main objective in researching your genealogy. 2. Decide what you want to learn:

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Jun 09, 2004 Suggest a Link LDSFiles Mailing List Search LDSFiles.com Contact Us ... Discussion Forums FEATURED LINKS LDS News of the Day Talk Repository Feature Articles Discussion Forums ... Care Packages LDS RESOURCES Church Leadership Church Organizations Doctrine Education ... Testimonies Navigate LDSFiles.com: Home Genealogy /Getting Started/ LDSFiles.com Category: Getting Started LDSFiles.com Recommended Create your Family Tree at Ancestry.com Date submitted: December 27, 2003 Use the easy, Web-based wizard to begin your family tree. When you're ready, name your tree and save your work. It's so easy! Report a Broken Link Ancestry Search Date submitted: February 2, 1998 Genealogy Ancestry Resource Page, Search for your ancestors Report a Broken Link Barbara's Guide to Genealogical Research Date submitted: April 28, 1998 A guide to using the internet and various resources, as well as how to get started research. Including some surname searches, and the Molly Maguires

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Getting Started Genealogy is the record or account derived from the search for your family. It is much more than a list of people, places, and dates. It is the total experience that one goes through learning about your family. It is the world's most popular hobby and you can start anytime, take a break, and pick it up again with ease. There are three areas to search: Yourself, parents, family, friends, and relatives; Public records, local, county, state, federal, and world; and Private materials such as books, agencies, and churches. The following steps will get you started: Start With Yourself and Work From Present to Past: Keep in mind for whom you are searching. Begin to record events (such as names, dates, places) Collect all records. Limit your research Be patient – research may take years. At Home: Locate Your Family Records. Prepare an area to keep your records reasonably safe and accessible including: personal papers, high school yearbooks, birth/marriage/death certificates, mortgages/deeds, snapshots/photos, letters/diaries/scrapbooks, Awards and recognitions/diplomas, funeral/mass cards/bibles, newspaper articles. Searching outside the home: Keep records - time plays tricks on us. Compile family information and identify photos. Write to relatives. Take oral interviews. Collect data and document. Note other cities and states; check maps for locations. Identify people and addresses.

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Getting Started in Genealogy Suggestions for Beginning Genealogists A List of Some Suggested "How-to" Books for Family History A List of Books Recommended for Those Doing Connecticut Genealogical Research Professional Genealogists Familiar With Connecticut State Library Collections ... ConneCT - the State of CT Home Page Connecticut State Library 231 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 For technical comments and questions email: webmaster@cslib.org Last Revised: July 29, 2002 This website complies with the Accessibility Policy for Connecticut State Government Web Sites, Version 4.0.

78. Tracing Your Family Tree It is an online (free) course found at the genealogy.com website. Readthe whole online book on getting started by Brian Hutchison. http://www.afhs.ab.ca/aids/starting/

breadCrumbs("http://www.afhs.ab.ca","","index.html","AiryContent","AiryContent","AiryContent","0"); Canada BC Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario Quebec Newfoundland New Brunswick Nova Scotia PEI YK NT Birth Marriage Census Death Other Contact Assistant Webster 27 Feb 2003 Tracing your Family Tree by Brian Hutchison, B.Comm., C.M.A. Gen-Find Research Associates Date: February 1, 1998 (Edmonton, Alberta) Genealogy versus Family History Genealogy is a collection of relating names, dates and places and provides the framework for a Family History compilation. A Family History contains not only a genealogical collection but a textual story and history of individuals and the events that shaped their lives. The profession of genealogy recognizes equally the different audiences these two directions reach. Probably, no other topic in genealogy is more important than knowing how to "trace your family tree" effectively. The quality and quantity of your performance here will determine your success or failure in your genealogical work! Your knowledge on the basics will be the podium upon which your project will succeed or fall into a maze of frustration and discouragement. Remember, it is a genealogical axiom that only organized genealogists succeed. Inexperience or a poor memory is not the main cause or failure; it is the lack of a good note-keeping system and organized research strategies.

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80. National Genealogical Society -- Genealogical Education - Genealogy Classes about one of your four sets of grandparents, start with them getting More Formal Education. newNGS online course, Introduction to genealogy, available through http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/edugetstart.htm

NGS Members: Username: Password: Setup Your Account Home Learning Center Research Help ... Youth Resources Getting Started Climbing Your Family Tree Have you ever climbed a tree and sat enjoying the view? Linking generations, setting each in its unique historical perspective, brings them to life again for everyone. Through you, your children will look into eyes that are very like their own. Looking Around You . . . Identify What You Know Listen to family stories and make notes. Family members often have different versions of the same story since each person remembers an event in his or her unique way, but these differences make it interesting! Share what you already know with them. Use a tape recorder if your relative feels comfortable with it, and make your initial visits short with someone you are just getting to know. Recording Your Information . . . After collecting family information, it is important to record it correctly on forms referred to as family group sheets and pedigree charts. Be sure to indicate a source for each fact and then file families in separate groups organized so that you can locate each individual in an ever-expanding collection. Include old photos (of people, homes, and cemetery markers) and record stories, both those you heard as a child and those your family members tell you. Prepare Yourself for Your Climb

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