Genealogy Hints
Genealogical Society of Marion County, Indianaorganize
Remember to keep your information organized.
cite your sources
Make sure you cite your sources!
Evaluate
Evaluate the information that you find. Don't just stick it in a file.
Outside Cemetery
When searching old cemeteries, always check outside the fence. Many criminals, "sinners" and those of mixed races were buried outside the cemetery proper.
Posted sign
When doing field research "Posted" does not mean "except for genealogists".
water-based pen
When doing field research never use water-based pens. A few drops of rain can be lethal to your notes.
genealogy society
Joining a genealogy society in the location you are researching is a good idea!
Genealogy vs Family History
Genealogy is the search for our ancestors. Family history is the study of the lives they led. Using the information from each area provides us with a true picture of our family.
Senior
The term Senior may not refer to a person's father, but to the older of two persons in a locality who have the same name.
common ancestor
A common ancestor is the mutual ancestor of two or more persons.