Lesson # 2 -
1st Phase In Research
1. Gather What Has Already Been Done.
A. Gather from your family any compiled genealogy or other information;
Bibles, Diaries and Journals, Biographies, Letters, Memorial Cards, Church records, civil records, citizenship records, fraternal Records, Funeral Cards Genealogical records, Histories, Legal papers, Military Records, Newspaper Clippings; birth, marriage, obituaries, social page, School Records, Albums, Photographs.
B. Pedigree Resource File * ( online at http://www.familysearch.org/, http://www.new.familysearch.org/ but only accessed at FHC ) C. DOS ancestral file .* ( only available at FHC ) D. Ancestral File ( online at familysearch.org ) E. Online collaborated genealogies ie www.ancestey.com etc. Google the name. F. Update My Records ( part of the Temple Ready program at FHC ) G. Use Insights** IIGI -searches the IIGI checks for Temple ordinances *These records need verification, ie: sources. In God we trust all others need sources !
**ROOTS MAGIC and PAF Pal are both programs commercial programs that work with PAF as an add-on. Purchase and download at http://www.rootsmgic.com/ PAF PAL Expand postal code abbreviations - Adds USA to places with US states if you are submitting Temple Names without using PAF Insight, You are submitting duplicates. If you have access to New Family Search you can download your genealogy from this site. Corrects errors in your database, edits incorrect places, and merges two data bases, assign RIN’s they way you want them, split large files into smaller more manageable ones for easier research.
2. Use forms to record –some forms are free at familysearch.org On tool bar Click “Library” tab then look on left in gold strip and choose “Family History publications” then “ Forms.”
Also there are blank pedigree charts and Family Group Record in the Print option in PAF.
A. Pedigree Charts 12 or 15 generations. color code black, red, blue green ( see handout) for research purposes.
B. Family Group Records – One for each family on your Pedigree chart ( these should first be recorded in PAF then printed out as needed for research purposes).
C. Research Log- organize your searches and record where you have been
D. Time line - also on the internet( ourtimeline.com a fun site to generate several types of timelines ..( see handout for example )
E. To Do List- helps you set goals
F. Note book or file folder for each line you are researching. Color co-ordinate to Pedigree Chart.
3. Record and correct what you have gathered in Roots Magic or PAF. Split you major line into smaller lines for research purposes. It is recommended that they are no larger then 1000 individuals. Correct the data and record them accurately Document with good sources. .
A. Find duplicate people and Match Merge them.
B. Possible Problems -In PAF choose File from “Menu Bar” and select “ Print Reports” the “lists” tab then choose “ possible problems”.
C. Use PAF Insights to correct dates, places, names,
D. Anchor unknown and unlinked persons ( usually women whose maiden name is not known) There should not be unknown in your database
E. In PAF Pal* Expand postal codes to full name of state, Canadian provinces or Great Britain counties.
F. Expand all abbreviated places; cities, counties, parishes etc.
G. Add or expand USA to United States or the name of the country to all place names.
H. Use correct sources and document them accurately.
4. Determine who needs ordinance work and submit to the Temple. The New Family Search will show that information, In PAF choose File then Print Reports and then the “lists” tab;
A. Print out missing dates for incomplete Individual Ordinances
B. Print incomplete Marriage ordinances
C. Update my records in Temple Ready will generate a list of missing ordinances as well and indicate what missing information you need to find before you can submit.
D. Update temple ordinances in Insights IIGI ( always use earliest dates this is always the authentic date )
5. Submit your qualified, family members for ordinances
6. Share by submitting your updated and correct record to the Pedigree Resource file.
2nd Phase in Genealogy - New Research
1. Prayerfully select family you want to research – Use good research practices ( see handout “Research Process” lesson #10 or online http://261.byu.edu/lesson5.html )
2. Start with compiled genealogies ( someone has already researched these lines )
A. Search on www.familysearch.com , www.Ancestry.com or other search sites for your family
B. Use the computer and do a search for your surname or other pertinent records. This called a Boolean Search or “Google it “
C. Put a query on the web in Family Search, Rootsweb, Ancestry ( fee based) or Genforum.com and advertise that you are seeking information about your ancestor. You can also locate the place where your ancestor lived and place a query on a local site like a state, town or country
D. Books on your surname
3. Use Research Papers from familysearch.org on the jurisdiction you are searching to determine what sources are available in the timeframe they lived to aid in locating your ancestor.
4. Choose what record will best solve your research objective
Church Records –Parish Records
Birth Death Marriage LDS ward records and more.
LDS census Record
Government Records; both federal and state
Birth (after 1910) Tax Records (State & county) Death records Land Records Marriage records SSDI (Social Security Index) after 1960 Census Military Records SSDI (Social Security Index) after 1960 Immigration Indian Affaires Voter registration Mortality schedules http://www.accessgenealogy.com
Court Records
Probate –Wills Naturalization Papers Estate Records Orphan / Guardian Records Penitentiary asylum
Newspapers
Obituaries Birth announcements Marriage & Anniversary Personal stories
5. Where Do I find the Records ?
a. Use libraries; both online and onsite to find the sources for your research objectives.
b. Use online databases and indexes www. ancestry.com has contracted with several governmental agencies as has www.vitalrecords.com
c. Government and archives ( addresses and phone numbers) some records can be found on line
d, Use search engines to find record and address like www.google.com , www.altavista.com , www.yahoo.com , www.msn.com www.ask.com
6. Evaluate your sources ( primary sources over secondary sources ) and then when you feel this correct add this information to your data.
7. Document your sources in Roots Magic or PAF and also record in your “research log”.
8. Add to and update your records When determined that this information is correct add to you Pedigree Chart and you PAF. Remember to add only correct information and always add your sources to this file as you go.
Third Phase ~ Prepare To Submit and Share
If you have the New Family Search submit through this site if not
1. Update My Records at FHC
2. Insights IIGI
3. Submit to Temple Ready
4. Share -Submit to www.familysearch.org ( at familysearch.org you choose “share” tab and register . Then create a GEDCOM and upload your files to this site
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