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25 FREE Ways
to Research Your Family Tree Online
Web sites around the world contain free information of use to family tree
researchers including birth, marriage, death, military and census records, ships
passenger lists, surnames, wills, photos and much more! Here are twenty-five of
the best.
How
To Get Started With Your Family Tree
You have a little knowledge about your family history, a few old photos and
documents, and a consuming curiosity. Here are some basic steps to start you on
your family tree adventure!
Family
History Centers
A Step-by-Step Guide to Using the World's Largest Genealogy Library From
Your Own Home Town
GEDCOM 101
What
exactly is a GEDCOM and how do you read one? Learn everything you need in this
introduction to GEDCOM files and get started on the road to sharing family tree
information with others!
Genealogy
Standards - Rules to Live By
The National Genealogical Society has come to the rescue of frustrated family
historians everywhere with these simple guidelines for genealogical research,
using records repositories and libraries, using technology in family history
research, sharing genealogy information with others, and publishing genealogy
information on the Internet.
Internet
Search Techniques for Surnames
Essential Web searching strategies and techniques for finding surnames
and family Web pages on the Internet.
Teaching
Your Children to be Ancestor Detectors
Most children will learn to appreciate their family history if you
turn it into a detective game. Start your children or
grandchildren on a lifelong journey of discovery by introducing them to
genealogy.
Top Ten Genealogy Mistakes to
Avoid
Ten key mistakes that you will want to avoid in your genealogy research
including hints, tips and strategies for a successful search
What
is a Genealogy Conference Anyway?
Genealogy conferences are the frosting on the cake for many
genealogists. Learn why you should put attending a genealogy conference
on your "must do" list, along with tips for making the most of
your experience and links to upcoming events.
