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5. The Internet
Since you are on this web site you are surely already
using the Internet to help you in your search of your family history.
The world wide web is a huge place and it can be hard knowing where to
start. You could search the thousands of genealogy webpages on the
internet for your ancestors. However, experience genealogists have
expressed doubts about the accuracy of family trees constructed using
internet sources alone.
We recommend starting with a wonderfully helpful site
called FamilySearch. This is
a Mormon/LDS (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) site.
This web site allows you to search various resources including the
International Genealogical Index, a partial index to vital records from
around the world, and find a Family History Centre near to you. I also
recommend visiting the National
Archives Records Administration web site.
Subscribe to a mailing
list or two. You can correspond with researchers all over the
world. Remember, you are not alone. There are many people who are
interested in researching their family history. And, by searching the
internet you may find someone who is researching the same ancestors.
You can also find fellow researchers by joining your local Genealogical
or Historical Society. Find out the address and opening times of your
local FHC ( Family
History Center ) and pay them a visit.
Use the search engines to search for information. You
probably already have a favorite search engine you like to use. We
would suggest also trying: Google
and Yahoo.
Use the Internet to search for courthouse and archive
addresses. Many archives have forms that you can print out and mail in
to order records. And, you can use the internet to search online
catalogs of libraries and archives. By searching their catalogs before
you visit you can save time and reduce the stress of not knowing what
to look for when you arrive.
Create your own genealogy web site or have us create one
for you. You can get free
web site hosting. Find out about the places or countries in which
your ancestors lived. Search for maps online. Visit our Genealogy Tools page for more great links.
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