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A BETTER START TO YOUR SEARCH

Research guides

A few useful foundations for asking better questions and understanding the evidence.

FIELD GUIDE 01

How professional genealogy research works

A good investigation begins with a question and ends with a conclusion the evidence can support.

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FIELD GUIDE 02

What is a genealogy brick wall?

A brick wall is the point where the evidence you have no longer supports the next step.

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FIELD GUIDE 03

What to gather before researching an ancestor

You do not need a complete family tree. A small, well-labeled collection of clues is a useful start.

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