Lost Relatives and Ancestors A Beginner s Guide
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Lost Relatives and Ancestors: A Beginner's Guide
Introduction
Genealogy enthusiasts often sport shirts with catchy slogans like “Collecting Dead Relatives and Sometimes a Live Cousin” or “My Family Tree is Lost in the Forest.” These dedicated researchers are on a quest to complete their family trees?"a passion many have pursued for decades.
Getting Started
When my wife and I decided to trace our lost relatives, we felt unsure about where to begin. Though she had a binder of information compiled by a family member, we were still at square one.
We started our journey at the Genealogy Library in Brigham Young University’s Harold B. Lee Library, but you can also begin online.
First Steps
The initial step is to gather existing information. We did this by accessing the Ancestral File database at The Family History Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. By remotely connecting to the database, we found my wife's records. Her maternal lineage was detailed, but her paternal side was empty. We downloaded her pedigree chart as a GEDCOM file and began researching her father's line. A family history consultant suggested that information might exist; it just wasn’t linked to her records yet.
Research Process
By entering her paternal grandfather's name into the search, we uncovered more details. The consultant advised downloading his pedigree chart, uploading it to our computer, and merging it with my wife’s file. This action would connect all his information to her records.
Tools for Success
For compiling family history, Personal Ancestral File (PAF) is a recommended program. Currently in its 5.2 release, this free software can be easily found through any search engine.
Conclusion
Stay tuned for our next installment, where we’ll dive deeper into conducting your own genealogy research.
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