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Guidelines & Tips :

Guidelines to Begin Your Family Genealogy

• Always start with yourself.
• Research from present to past.
• Communicate with your relatives.
• Ask Questions.
• Record your information data in pencil.
• Send a self addressed stamped envelope and copies of any pertinent information when corresponding.
• ORGANIZE your data.
• Become familiar with your local library's collection.
• Be open minded to explore possibilities in your family tree.
• Practice PATIENCE.

Types of Records to Research

• Census
• Vital (Birth, Death, Marriage)
• Church
• Deeds (Land, Cemetery Plot)
• Newspapers
• Military
• Employment
• Passenger Lists
• Passports
• Declaration of Intent and Naturalization
• Emigration Lists

 

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