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Research... how do I go about it? What are peoples
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Steve | Report | 2 Nov 2006 23:03 |
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Thanks OC. I've always though the more sources you have the better.... even having Birth, marriage and death certificates are useless without the proper details/sources to back them up etc.... I love cross referencing alot of things... just really trying to collate a ton of information and verify it decently. With common names/surnames, the amount of sources you have can be invaluable. And even with uncommon ones can add tons of detail to the bones of the person, not just names, addresses, dates etc... Thanks for any advice from anyone Steve |
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An Olde Crone | Report | 2 Nov 2006 22:55 |
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Nothing beats the old-fashioned method of getting certs and going back one step at a time. GRO Indexes are available free of charge at main libraries (and some smaller ones) LDS Family History Centres, County Records Offices, etc. You plod through them till you find what you are looking for. When you get back to 1901, you can hopefully find your rellies on the censuses. Only the 1881 is free to view - I use the LDS version on line. I don't have a sub to Ancestry myself but I am sure that everyone who does, will tell you it is probably the single most useful site you can subscribe to. I wouldn't rush to subscribe to lots of different sites - wait till you have a specific need and then decide which one. Google is free - and very useful for all sorts of things. And of course, advice and expertise is free on here too - don't be afraid to ask. OC |
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Steve | Report | 2 Nov 2006 22:50 |
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Hi, I know this may have been asked... but any advice on collection as much info on someone as possible, the websites to use, subscriptions to take out and such, CD's etc to buy, resources/supplies... Any ideas to add, thanks to anyone for their input on the matter... Just looking to add the right people to my tree etc... Steve |
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Steve | Report | 2 Nov 2006 22:48 |
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Please read below.... |
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