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How to get started doing genealogy
Remember to work backwards! Start with yourself
Write down what you remember about your family
Record findings—keep a log
Look for documents at home—family Bibles, pictures, documents, heirlooms
Talk to family members
Begin searching for records online
Construct a family tree—buy software in store or download
What you need to have as you start
Names of family members
When they lived
Where they lived—either to locate through census records, or know what city may have records
Types of records you might look for—see Historical Documents list
Where do I look online?
Databases from Belk Library
o Ancestry Library (same as Ancestry.com)
o HeritageQuest
Some really useful websites (there are thousands!)
o FamilySearch.org (LDS Church)
o Archives.gov (National Archives and Records Administration)
New: Fold3 for United States Military and related records
Cyndi’sList.com
Where do I look for records?
Libraries, archives, sometimes museums
County courthouses and City municipal offices
Private Collections—family members?
LDS FamilySearch Centers
Remember that genealogy takes time, and may involve travel and expenses (gas, lodging, copier
fees, etc.)
Challenges
Some people may find it difficult to find information on their families
o Spelling often inconsistent – Soundex may help
o African and Native Americans
o Recent immigrants
o Adoptees