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1 Beginning Genealogy Lorraine Dutcher Minor Part 1 Topics Tips for the Beginner The Research Plan and Research Calendar How to Record and Evaluate Information How to Cite Sources Used Research Tips for the Beginner Make sure you record the exact source Copy the title page of books If possible make a copy of the record Write the citation on the document If digital copy, develop a way to record the citation with the document Bring a thumb drive to download Read the introduction and explanation material Look at neighboring pages Differences in Names Names differ depending upon who recorded them Different native language/accents Think of how the name sounded Spelling is NOT important Names not changed at Ellis Island but immigrants themselves changed them Passenger lists contain names used in old country Differences in Names (Cont) Beware of nicknames Polly for Mary Delia for Bridget (Irish) Use of middle name as given name The Research Process

2 The Research Plan Focus your research on one particular problem What are you looking for? Title of Research Task Background What is known What do you already know? Where should you look? Research Plan Summary of Findings Inserted after research done Record the results of our search Where we searched; repository and source When we searched What specifically did we look for What we found What kind of document may have an answer Where to find that document Research Plan Resources to be used and strategies to be applied Findings Cite source and list what did or did not find Importance of Research Plan Research Calendar Record negative results Know exactly what you looked for Where we searched; repository and source Know what you found When we searched What specifically did we look for What we found May need to record number of hits in each category Keeps you from repeating research already done Record the results of our search May want to organize by surname or by location or combination Could be done with spreadsheet or database program Every spelling variation Record our analysis of what we found Record ideas for future research

3 Research Determine what kind of records might have information to solve your problem Record_Finder See if those records exist for the time and place you are researching The Handybook for Genealogists Enter state or county of interest Usgenweb.org Redbook online at Ancestry see handout Find the Records When looking at resources Sources original, derivative, authored works Based upon the kind of document Information primary, secondary, unknown Based upon who gave the information Evidence - direct, indirect, or negative Based upon a research question Always need to understand the history, culture and laws in place Evaluate the Document When was it created? How close to the event recorded? Bible records Why was it created? Is it a transcription? Look for the original Is it original or a copy? If it is a deed or will recorded in a book, even if handwritten it is a copy Clerks of the Court do make mistakes Evaluate the Information Not all information is accurate Transcription errors Incorrect interpretation of the records Falsification of information by earlier genealogists Poor research not exhaustive Even original records may be incorrect New information might conflict with data you have already recorded Questions to ask Does the data make sense in context with what you already know and with the other information in the source? What was the motivation for creating the document? Cite the Source of the Document You and people you exchange information with need to know where you got the information Knowing the source helps to evaluate the reliability of the information Provide as much information as possible including page numbers and where viewed Evidence Explained is the definitive guide Software provides templates Record where your copy is filed

4 Record Results Include citation for each search Don't forget to record Negative search results Add information found to records for the individual Don't want to have to go through individual documents to find information Everything for each individual in one place Style Sheet Use the format dd mmm yyyy where mmm is the first three letters of the month 11 Oct 1911 Don't abbreviate states and write the county as xxx County Include USA? Rockville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA Do not capitalize the last name when entering Problems with Paper Need to record same information three times Where do I record conflicting data? Where do I record family stories and other life events? How can I record multiple sources Genealogy Software All information about each person easily available Can print many reports, family group sheets and charts Easy to share information and upload to Internet sites Many tools to help analysis Genealogy Software Legacy - free version Roots Magic - free version also for Mac User Group meets monthly FamilyTree Maker Family Historian Reviews at and Search by software name Genealogy Software Download a package and try it out Things to look for Ability to enter multiple dates for birth/marriage/death etc. Ability to cite sources (templates help) Join a message group that discusses your program Place to ask questions Learn techniques from others

5 On-line resources Newest trend - Don't need software on your computer Everything is stored in the cloud Don't have to worry about losing work Easy to share with others Need to maintain subscription In the future, may not need your own software Improves collaboration with relatives Can add pictures, sources and stories On-line resources Ancestry, MyHeritage and Family Tree at familysearch.org offer this service Family Tree only one entry per person Automatic search of records (Shakey Leaf) Interconnection with traditional software Disadvantages to Online Hard to differentiate solid information from your tentative research FamilyTree others may modify Subscription sites lose control if drop subscription Organizing Your Research Books are written on this topic Want to be able to access the documents and images you have found Organize by Surname, Location, Type of Document or some combination Record in your citation Can link images to on-line trees and can insert images in genealogy programs What to backup Backup Your Data Scanned pictures, documents & downloaded images Data entered in genealogy software When to backup Every hour when entering data Every day to separate device i.e. usb drive Where to store your backup Off-site Keep at least three iterations Negative/Conflicting Information Record what searched for but did not find Include exactly what you searched for Won't repeat the search Record conflicting information or information that contradicts what has already been found Further research may show conflicting information is correct Helps in building a proof argument

6 Future Research What records should you look for to confirm the data in this source? What records might provide additional information about this person? Where can you find the original of transcriptions or indexes? Where would you likely find these records? Part 2 Topics Case study in using a research plan and evaluating evidence Details on source citation How to get started to research your family How and where to do research Cite the source What is it: Death Certificate of Claude Deutcher 11 Sep 1915 How is it labeled: Registration Number 30 Where and when was it recorded: Genesee County, Michigan Who created: Michigan Department of State, Department of Vital Records Where did I find it: Death Records, at Citation for Death Certificate Michigan, death certificate registration number 30, Claude Deutcher, 11 September 1915; digital image, Death Records, ( : accessed 11 February (claudedeath) Genesee County, Michigan, Death Records, vol. 4 ( ), page 77, record #30, entry for Claude Deutcher; FHL microfilm no (Dutch/MI/death001) Don't get hung up on the format - record all the information Update Individual Information Add place of birth of Clarence and Frances Add birth date of Claude Add date and place of death of Claude Etc. Cite each event with the death certificate How to Research Gather everything that you know about your family Record the information you have gathered Select a family line to research Obtain vital records for family members Search Census Records Search Databases and Compiled Genealogies Search in Original Records

7 Gather Family Information What information? Birth, marriage and death information Where people lived and their occupations, schooling Interesting anecdotes about their lives Include all family members: siblings, in-laws, etc. Family photos write names and relationships on the back in pencil scan and save on your computer Gather Family Information Where do you find this information? Talk to family members Birth and marriage announcements Funeral cards Letters and diaries Bible records Newspaper clippings Copies of birth/marriage/death certificates Encourage older relatives to record their life experiences and record your own Record information you have gathered Don't need a research plan for this BUT Record the every piece of information in each document for every individual mentioned Cite the source for each piece of information Note missing information or conflicting information Create research plan to resolve Select a Family Line To Research Start from most recent generation and work back Find out as much as you can about one generation before going to previous generation Always research siblings, in-laws, children and even neighbors Their records may have information you need How to Research Gather everything that you know about your family Record the information you have gathered Select a family line to research Obtain vital records for family members Obtaining Vital Records Write or visit state record office Write or visit county/town record office Look on-line Some states did not require birth/death records until around 1910 More and more records restricted because of identity theft concerns

8 Possible Problems with Vital Records Transcription errors Death Records who was the informant Birth date may not be accurate Names of parents may not be accurate Marriage Records If only bride or groom filled out application, information about other person's family may not be accurate Did the person tell the truth age for example How to Research Gather everything that you know about your family Record the information you have gathered Select a family line to research Obtain vital records for family members Search Census Records Why Do Census Research Puts individual in a certain place at a given time. Especially after 1850, gives us the family unit. Learn the names and family makeup of the neighbors Learn other information that will be useful in tracking our ancestors Census Information Purely a count of the population Only the head of household named 1850 and later Every person (except slaves) listed by name Asked questions to gather statistics about the population Different questions asked in different years Limitations of the Census Who provided the information How well did the census taker understand what he was told. Wrong name wrong sex recorded Did the Census taker follow the rules or explain the rules when asking the questions? Will find the same question answered differently in different census years How to Research Gather everything that you know about your family Record the information you have gathered Select a family line to research Obtain vital records for family members Search Census Records Search Databases and Compiled Genealogies

9 On-line Databases and Compiled Genealogies Ancestry.com FamilySearch.org FamilyTree and Genealogies MyHeritage Worldconnect at rootsweb.com Google search Family and Local Histories Library of Congress, DAR Library On-line at Heritage Quest and FarmilySearch Local Libraries and Historical Societies Databases and Compiled Genealogies What will you find Information about births, marriages, deaths, parents and siblings Sometimes more detailed information about the family (web sites) Will often connect you to someone researching the family Databases and Compiled Genealogies Usually no sources provided May have gotten information from someone else's data without verifying it Transcriptions my be inaccurate Older publications may not contain results of more recent research Good source of clues Everything found needs to be VERIFIED How to Research Gather everything that you know about your family Record the information you have gathered Select a family line to research Obtain vital records for family members Search Census Records Search Databases and Compiled Genealogies Search in Original Records Original Records What are they Land Records Probate Records Military Records Newspapers Church Records Naturalization Records Passenger Arrival Records Tax Records Manuscripts (letters, business records, etc.) Where to find Original Records Online Subscription sites ancestry.com MyHeritage FindMyPast English records fold3.com - military records these subscription sites can be accessed from computers at your local Family History Center Most archives and libraries also have digitized some of their holdings

10 Your research is not complete until you look at all available resources. You CANNOT rely only on online resources! County courthouses Records not Online Local libraries and historical societies Archives Library of Congress and University Libraries Digitized by the Mormons but NOT indexed and available at FamilySearch.org Research Goals Find every document relating to the person researching Evaluate and question what in each document May need research into customs or law Note your concerns Record the information Note inconsistencies and explain your thought process Cite sources The Genealogical Standard of Proof Research should be reasonable exhaustive Evidence is drawn from reliable sources, correctly interpreted Contradictory evidence should be soundly rebutted All statements of fact are documented All deductions are carefully reasoned and explained in writing DNA Exciting new resource for research Don't do unless willing to encounter uncomfortable results Usually only helpful to prove a paper trail Three tests: Y, Mitochondrial, Autosomal Y: direct male line Mitochondrial: direct female line Autosomal: all lines from whom inherited DNA DNA (Cont) Four companies Ancestry autosomal 23 and Me autosomal MyHeritage - autosomal FamilyTreeDNA all three Comparison:

11 Ethics and Privacy Information for living people Posted on-line Given to other researchers Using information from other researchers Always give them credit Always ask permission before make public Sensitive information Publish Your Research Wall charts for a Family Reunion Family Group Sheets to send to family members for information and corrections Web site or CD's Post to Worldconnect, Ancestry, FamilySearch, MyHeritage Pamphlet Book Donate Copies Education Join the National Genealogical Society Join Societies in locations you are researching Check out surname and locality mailing lists and message boards Take some classes Attend local and national conferences Look on the internet - webinars, wikis Join a local genealogical society and attend meetings Beginners Special Interest Group Meets Tuesday 10:30am to 1pm at the Family History Center in Kensington Mini lectures on beginning topics Help getting started Work together on your research to learn from each other Will start up again in May sign sheet for notification Things to Remember Record where you searched and what you searched for Cite the source for every piece of information you record Make sure the information makes sense Always look for the original document Verify any piece of unsourced information

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