1. Interviews

Interviews or oral histories is one of the best forms of genealogical research that you can do because you are getting statements from the source (the person you are interviewing). The first thing to do when conducting an interview is to draw up a ...

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2. Pedigree Chart

A useful form for the beginning genealogist is the pedigree chart. Another name for this chart is the ancestor chart. The pedigree chart is one of the most important forms to any genealogist, beginning or professional, in that it provides a v...

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3. Organize Your Documents

Now that we have discussed the basic tools that will help you to begin the research of your ancestors it is time to begin the process of organizing your materials into some kind of usable form so it will be easy for you to find a file at a moments no...

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4. Develop a Feasible Plan

Organizing your research from the beginning will help eliminate problems and confusion later when you reach the point of information overload from your interviews and research at courthouses and libraries. The key to being an effective geneal...

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