Post by NZBC on Mar 28, 2014 16:54:26 GMT 12
Starting with family history
How do I begin my family history research?
Think about who or what you’re after
What questions are you trying to answer about your family or ancestors? Identifying the purpose of your research will help focus your search.
Start with what you know
Often the easiest way to start your family history research is by building on the research of others.
Start with yourself and work backwards through the generations
Talk to family members and friends
Find out what family documents, photographs, or objects are already held by family members
Obtain copies of birth, marriage, and death records (certificates or printouts). Printouts are preferable to certificates, as they may contain more information
Try to be as specific as possible about details, including names, dates, places, and spelling conventions
Keep a record of where you found information so that it can be traced by others
Family history search strategies
natlib.govt.nz/researchers/guides/starting-with-family-history
How do I begin my family history research?
Think about who or what you’re after
What questions are you trying to answer about your family or ancestors? Identifying the purpose of your research will help focus your search.
Start with what you know
Often the easiest way to start your family history research is by building on the research of others.
Start with yourself and work backwards through the generations
Talk to family members and friends
Find out what family documents, photographs, or objects are already held by family members
Obtain copies of birth, marriage, and death records (certificates or printouts). Printouts are preferable to certificates, as they may contain more information
Try to be as specific as possible about details, including names, dates, places, and spelling conventions
Keep a record of where you found information so that it can be traced by others
Family history search strategies
natlib.govt.nz/researchers/guides/starting-with-family-history