Genealogy Hints
Genealogical Society of Marion County, IndianaAnalyze
Analyze, analyze and analyze again.
Given names
Given names can have many variations in spelling as well as surnames.
primary sources
Strive to obtain primary sources for each event.
index
If you don't find an ancestor in an index, it doesn't mean that a record for your ancestor does not exist.
storing originals
Store your original documents in a safe place apart from your working files.
Write your family history
Write your family history for future generations.
research plan
Develop a research plan.
family story
Every family's story is unique.
Training
Take advantage of genealogy classes, workshops, seminars and conferences.
boundaries
Sometimes it's not the people who move, but the boundaries.