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Beginning Genealogy

Genealogy is tracing the history of one's family. We are not only interested in names, dates, and places but also who the individuals are as persons.

To begin, start with yourself and work backwards in time.

Internet Genealogy

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 ==Internet Genealogy==
-# Not all information is found on the Internet. Courthouses, county depositories, historical and genealogical societies, and public libraries are just a small number of other options available to the researcher.
-# The amount of information available on the Internet will vary from family to family, county to county, state to state, country to country.
-# Information found on the Internet is not always accurate. Anyone can publish anything on the Internet. When you find a site with family information on it, look to see if there is a contact person. If documentation is not provided on the website, contact the person submitting the information and find out where they found the information. Verify their sources.
-# Information on the Internet should serve as a guide. Much family information available on the Internet may lead the beginner as well as the more advanced researcher astray. Please verify the information.
-# E-mail is a great way to meet cousins all over the world. When e-mailing information, use caution. E-mail is not 100 percent secure. Do not send vital information such as maiden names and social security numbers of living persons through e-mail. When some individuals gain access to these pieces of information, they can find out anything about you. Use common sense when determining what should or should not be transmitted through e-mail.
-# Chances are slim that you will find you entire family history with just a few clicks of the mouse.
-# When publishing information on the Internet and in book form, respect the privacy of those relatives still living. Ask permission to include their information in your book. If they do not want their information included, respect their wishes. They may have a very legitimate reason.
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