FAMILY HISTORY
The same steps I teach at the library — free, simple and in order.
Write what you know
Names, dates and places — start with yourself.
Interview your elders
Record their stories now.
Gather family papers
Bibles, letters, certificates and photos.
Search the census
Every ten years, a snapshot of a household.
Visit the archives
Deeds, wills and newspapers.
QUESTIONS
It can be nearly free. Libraries offer free access to many records.
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