Preserve originals or copies of all the old photographs and documents.Remember, the only dumb question is the one that was never asked.Ask questions record or videotape the answers if possible.Capture relatives' memories before they are forgotten or gone.Don’t rush to collect names until the “perishable” things are collected and protected.The first goal is to take care of the critical steps while there is still time to do so. 3.1 See the next article: Begin your genealogy quest.īeginners First Step is as Easy as 1-2-3! This is a condensed outline of this article with links to the details that follow.3 If your answer is, Yes I want to become a family historian.
2.2.9 Searching for more (what information is missing?).2.2.8 How do I keep myself (and others) from burning out?.2.2.7 Re-evaluate your current objectives and think about long term planning.2.2.6 Continue the storytelling by starting a webpage.2.2.5 Try a small project first to build some confidence.2.2.4 Organizing what you have already collected.2.2.3 Build a small network of family and distant cousins to collaborate with.2.2.2 Collecting/storing documents and photos for the future.2.2.1 Preserving information and memories (questions produce answers).2.2 What goals can be set when starting a family history?.2.1 What is genealogy? What is heritage?.2 Do I really want to get involved with a genealogy project?.1 Beginners First Step is as Easy as 1-2-3!.
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