| Have you ever seen a family pedigree? Names | | | | dates for vital events (birth, baptism, marriage, |
| and dates in elegant script winding back through | | | | death, burial)3. the location of these eventsAfter |
| time. If you are like most people your family | | | | you have identified everything you know about |
| doesn't come with a ready made pedigree. If you | | | | your family tree, you can start to gather missing |
| love puzzles maybe it is time you delved into the | | | | pieces. Now is the time to chat with family |
| world of genealogy and family history. Digging into | | | | members. Compare your memories with those of |
| the past to discover your family roots is a puzzle | | | | your siblings, parents, cousins and grandparents. |
| that could keep you busy for quite | | | | Get out old family photos and go through them |
| awhile.Genealogy is the study of lines of descent. | | | | together. This can sometimes stimulate memories. |
| Family history, includes genealogy, but goes into | | | | Older relatives can provide a treasure trove of |
| biographical research of your ancestors lives. It | | | | knowledge.When you have exhausted (literally) all |
| involves the study of the times and places where | | | | your relatives, it will be the time for you to begin |
| your ancestors once lived. It is what puts "flesh | | | | your hunt in the myriad resources available. A |
| on the skeleton" of the data produced through | | | | good place to venture first is your local library for |
| genealogical research.Along with finding an | | | | books on family history research. Planning at this |
| appreciation for the years of history and | | | | point will be essential. You now have newspapers, |
| geography studied at school, the family history | | | | military records, directories, indexes, electoral rolls, |
| researcher develops many abilities. Among these | | | | vital records, church records, court records and |
| are deciphering handwriting, the operation of | | | | probate records ... just to name a few ... to find. |
| microfiche and microfilm readers, knowledge of | | | | Familiarise yourself with the available resources, |
| obsolete medical terms and occupations, and the | | | | including the Internet. There are many great sites |
| ability to recognise the words birth, marriage and | | | | on the net that will be valuable to your research. |
| death in numerous languages.Where does one | | | | Some are only accessible by subscription but |
| start their research? No monetary investment is | | | | there are tons of great sites with information ... |
| required at the beginning of this hobby, but | | | | for FREE!!!The trail you follow will be your own |
| beware ... it is very addictive and there will come | | | | choice. If you love puzzles the satisfaction you will |
| a time when you will need to invest some dollars | | | | feel as you unearth your ancestors, will eclipse |
| in order to progress.Are you ready to start? Get | | | | that of any other puzzle you have ever solved. |
| a pad of paper and a pen. Write down everything | | | | Happy hunting.As a copywriter Jane Biddulph |
| you currently know about your family, using | | | | forms words into ads that create interest, desire |
| yourself as the central figure of your study. Work | | | | and action - From small PPC adverts to sales |
| backwards, making notes of what you know | | | | copy for entire web sites. As a ghost writer Jane |
| about your parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, | | | | creates articles on a multitude of topics. When |
| uncles, cousins ... any relatives you can | | | | she isn't working, she's writing just for fun. Jane's |
| remember.Establish as completely as possible the | | | | other passions include family history research, |
| basic genealogical facts;1. full name (use the | | | | vintage clothing, antiques ... most anything |
| maiden name for the women)2. approximate | | | | nostalgic. |