This tutorial is intended to give you an overview of the genealogical
research process. Areas of further study will be driven by your individual
needs. As you move forward on your journey, keep these tips in mind:
Join a local genealogical society.
Not only will you find comraderie with fellow researchers, but you will
enjoy educational opportunities sponsored by the organizations.
Attend local, regional, and national
seminars. Many genealogical and historical societies sponsor
nationally-known genealogists and many of these seminars are open to
the general public.
Reading genealogy magazines is
a great way to stay abreast of new trends and products in the field.
A few you might want to consider:
Family
Tree Magazine
Family
Chronicle
Internet
Genealogy
Ancestry
Magazine
Visit your local public library. Most
libraries have, at a minimum, several genealogy how-to manuals. Larger
library branches will often have more extensive genealogical collections.
Many collections are not limited to a local perspective, but may have
reference books covering a broad cross-section of America.
Consider purchasing a computer program
to organize your family tree. There are many excellent programs on the
market today, the most popular of which is Family
Tree Maker.
Locate a Family
History Center near you. Family History
Centers are branch facilities of the Family History Library in
Salt Lake City. Centers provide access to most of the microfilms and
microfiche in the Family History Library to help patrons identify their
ancestors.
Enjoy your journey.
