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Where to Go for Records and Documents
Before going to the library or archives, gather information on your family at home.
Collect family records on yourself, your parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, and
other relatives. If these documents are already in your family's possession you're ahead of
the game. Check these records against the chart to accurately record the information
you've listed. As you gather this information you will begin to learn more about the
personal life of your ancestors. Genealogy is similar to history in that in both fields you
use primary sources and you must document your work.
As you gather documents, you will most likely come across records with erroneous
information relating to yourself and your family. It is a good practice to always find as
many documents about the same event to compare them for the most accurate
information.
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