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Ancestral Chart
An ancestor chart records the ancestors from whom you directly descend - it shows at a glance the progress you have made and what remains to be done.
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Family Group Sheet
Each piece of information concerning a pedigree ancestor and his/her family is placed on this worksheet which will make the compilation much easier.
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UK Census Forms
Census forms are valuable as they not only allow researchers to see the format and column headings for various census years but they also provide a clean and convenient method for extracting and filing important information you find.
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Other Charts and Forms
Download these other useful forms that will help keep your research organised and on track:
Research Extract
Research Calendar
Correspondence Record
Source Summary
Canadian Census
Tip 1: Talk to Elderly Relatives
Your parents, aunts and uncles and grandparents may have a lot of information that can start you off in your research. Ask them what they know about their own parents and grandparents but also question them about what life was like for them when they were small.
Family history is more than just names and dates and places – you should find out as much as you can about the people in your family if at all possible. The more information your relatives can provide for you, the better your starting point will be. Remember, they may not always be around for ever and a common complaint in family history is ‘If only I had asked my grandparents about their relatives when I was younger…’
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