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James & Michaela

James & Michaela Report 31 Jul 2009 11:20

Hi All,

I'm new to the family research thing and thought it would be a good idea for all newcomers to know where to search for information.

Please list websites, offices and any place you go to find information about your relatives.

Cheers, James

Helen in Bucks

Helen in Bucks Report 31 Jul 2009 11:47

have nudged Heather's very useful tips for new members for you

but you can search any of the boards by keywords e.g. "tips" and find all the myriad threads already on this topic

there are lots of lovely people on GR who are happy to help, but we all appreciate it if people do a bit of work themselves first using free resources such as www.freebmd.org.uk, www.familysearch.org, google (yes its amazing how easy it is to find info on virtually anything if you google it)

Helen in Bucks

Helen in Bucks Report 1 Aug 2009 22:02

maybe James is so new to this he doesn't know how to get back to his thread

PaulaW

PaulaW Report 1 Aug 2009 23:43

You might want to bookmark this thread for reference

http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards.asp?wci=thread&tk=1162069

Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!)

Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!) Report 1 Aug 2009 23:49

James

Somewhere near you is a large building (could be a small building or even a van, but usually it's a large building). It's called a library. In there are lots and lots and lots of books. There will be at least one shelf of books on family history / genealogy. Pick a basic book, published within the last 10 years or so. It will list very useful websites etc. It will also tell you things about wills and tithe records and stuff available at local Record Offices too.

Go there. Read one. Come back in a week or so and ask a few questions. You may have a few questions but not that many.

Good luck.

Jill

p.s. I AM trying to be helpful here ....

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