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Research 101 Step 6: You Did It!

April 11, 2023
by Alice Childs with No Comment Beginning Research

Over the last several weeks, we have been walking through the tools and techniques for beginning genealogy research using the acronym F-A-M-I-L-Y. In step one, Find Someone to Research, we used descendancy research to find Francis Donaldson, who had ...

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Research 101 Step 5: Look for Additional Records

March 22, 2023
by Alice Childs with No Comment Beginning Research

Over the last few weeks, I have been sharing tools and techniques for beginning genealogists using the F-A-M-I-L-Y acronym. We have have completed the first four steps: Find Someone to Research. Analyze What is Already Known. Map and Time ...

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Research 101 Step 4: Instant Records

February 20, 2023
by Alice Childs with No Comment Beginning Research

Over the last few weeks, I have been sharing tools and techniques for beginning genealogists using the F-A-M-I-L-Y acronym. We have have completed the first three steps: Find Someone to Research. Analyze What is Already Known. Map and Time ...

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Research 101 Step Three: Map and Time Line

February 7, 2023
by Alice Childs with No Comment Beginning Research

Over the last few weeks, we have been working through some tools and techniques for beginning researchers using resources at FamilySearch and following the F-A-M-I-L-Y acronym to guide our progress. We have covered the first two steps so far: Find So ...

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Research 101 Step Two: Analyze What is Already Known

January 31, 2023
by Alice Childs with No Comment Beginning Research

Last week I wrote about the first letter in the F-A-M-I-L-Y acronym for family history research: Find Someone to Research. At the end of the post, I shared that I chose to research Francis Donaldson, who does not have a wife or children on the Family ...

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Research 101: Step One: Find Someone to Research

January 23, 2023
by Alice Childs with No Comment Beginning Research

To prepare for the first step in the research process, I suggested creating a free FamilySearch account and connecting yourself into the family tree. The next task was to learn how to navigate FamilySearch by completing the Signin and Naviation lesso ...

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Research 101: Tools and Techniques for Beginning Genealogists

January 16, 2023
by Alice Childs with No Comment Beginning Research

Genealogy research is founded on basic principles that hold true whether you are a novice or an expert. Following six simple steps will help you ask and answer questions about your ancestors and their extended families. Increasing familiarity with hi ...

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As an Accredited Genealogist® professional, I am excited to help you connect with your ancestors through family history and genealogy research. Whatever your age or skill level, there is something here for you!

 

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