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Melba64

Melba64 Report 13 Sep 2003 22:43

I was told to start with my birth certificate and then my parents marriage certificate and work back. I was also advised to follow one line at a time so as not to get confused. Don't believe everything you read and never assume. Always back up your finds with evidence. I have been doing this for a few months and it is very addictive, if a little frustrating when you end up with more questions every time you think you have found an answer. It's lots of fun though and this site has been really useful so stick with it. Mel

MaggyfromWestYorkshire

MaggyfromWestYorkshire Report 13 Sep 2003 13:21

Hi Katherine, if you have any queries please post them on here. The people on this site are really helpful, in fact, they have taught me all that I know about genealogy! Maggy, West Yorkshire

SueS

SueS Report 13 Sep 2003 13:15

Katherine click on General Info on the left handside of this page. That should give you the basics. Sue

Katherine

Katherine Report 13 Sep 2003 13:03

Have just got interested in finding the background of my family and have no idea where to start! any advice gratefully received. I have living relatives but not easy to contact, know place of birth and growing up, so where now?