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GETTING STARTED:<\/strong> The more information you get now, the better your chances are for finding the rest. When you ask these questions, be prepared. Have a voice recorder available and a pedigree chart ready.<\/p>\n DOCUMENTATION<\/strong> WHAT KIND OF DOCUMENTS ARE ACCEPTED?<\/strong> A STICKY POINT IN TIME<\/strong> WHERE CAN I LOOK FOR DOCUMENTS?<\/strong> I HAVE SOME INFORMATION, NOW WHAT?<\/strong> EXCELLENT RESOURCES<\/strong> GETTING STARTED: Start asking questions of your elders NOW!\u00a0 People go by nick names some of the time; do you know what their real names are? \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Where were they born? \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Was this their one and only … Continue reading
\nStart asking questions of your elders NOW!\u00a0 People go by nick names some of the time; do you know what their real names are?<\/p>\n\n
\nThe keys to proving your blood line are documents, documents, and more documents. Start collecting. Keep all originals in a very safe place.<\/p>\n
\nBirth certificates, passports, marriage certificates, wills, and any legal document that can prove that a generational connection, death certificates, divorce records, deeds, tax records, census records, Bible records, and military discharge papers are excellent. The list goes on.<\/p>\n
\nDuring the Civil War, many government buildings were burned, hence the loss of documents. Don\u2019t give up. Think out of the box. Look for city directories, physicians’ diaries, tax books, and general store records. There could be other documents that were created before or after the war that survived time. It just takes a lot of digging.<\/p>\n
\nSome states have websites that show births, deaths, and marriages. Most are transcribed documentation. If that is the case, they should state which county holds the information and you can mail off for a copy. Copies vary in prices. You will have to check with each Clerk\u2019s office. If you get lucky, there are a few states that have scanned information of this type, and have it available on the website. Find your nearest library that has a Genealogy Department. There should be a variety of microfilm, microfiche, and computers.\u00a0 The library may also have subscriptions to online collections that normally have a subscription cost or fee for use.<\/p>\n
\nOrganize your information; decide how far back you wish to go. If you are interested in finding out if you have a Revolutionary War patriot, please contact us<\/a>, we will be glad to assist in the research.<\/p>\n
\nFree Online Genealogy Tutorial<\/a>
\nNational Society Daughters of the American Revolution<\/a>
\nFlorida Society Daughters of the American Revolution<\/a>
\nNational Society Sons of the American Revolution<\/a>
\nNational Society Children of the American Revolution<\/a>
\nRootsweb’s WorldConnect<\/a>
\nOrdering Vital Records<\/a>
\nDeathIndexes<\/a>
\nFree Vital & Probate Records<\/a>
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