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Research Your Family Tree
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Do your homework
Once you've decided to focus on one specific branch of the family, you can refine your search even further by deciding on the exact kind of information you want to collect. Do you want to locate only the basic facts, such as names, birth dates, birth places, and death dates? Or, will you dig deeper and research places of employment, military records, and property bought or sold?
The research possibilities may seem overwhelming at first, which is why it's a good idea to spend some time learning what records are available and where you can find them. Begin by asking the reference librarian at your local library to direct you to books about genealogical research. You may also want to inquire about genealogy lending libraries. Typing "family history" or "genealogy" into most Internet search engines will give you access to a wealth of information.
You may also want to determine if there's a pedigree chart or family history already completed for parts of your family. Genealogical, public, or university libraries--especially those located in areas where your ancestors might have resided--may already house published accounts of your family. You should keep in mind, though, that the odds of this are small, and that many families may share a common surname.
The initial time you spend familiarizing yourself with the genealogical world will save you time and energy later in your research.
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