HOW TO RESEARCH YOUR FAMILY TREE


Creating a family tree can be an absorbing and rewarding pastime, and who knows where it might (1) ... ? You might discover you have royal (2) ... , a hereditary title and a coat of arms, a forgotten legacy or even an infamous mass murderer in the family. You'll be creating, a(n) (3) ... and valuable resource to share and a fascinating insight into your own life and times for future (4) ... . Before you begin, ask around to see if any of the (5) ... research has already been done. Most families have at least one (6) ... historian whose records may be able to get you off to a good (7) ... . Older family members can give you a first-hand (8) ... of recent family history, though remember to (9) ... some tact and always be sensitive to any skeletons and scandals that you may uncover. Official documents such as oíd birth, marriage and death certificates are an invaluable (10) ... and family photo albums can provide a(n) (11) ... of information. Postcards and letters also often contain useful historical snippets and even (12) ... photographs of places and buildings can provide additional (13) ... of exploration. Start with an Internet search of your family ñame. You may come (14) ... a family home page providing a link to long-lost relations or overseas (15) ... of the family.

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