Genealogy "How-To" Guide

The Genealogy "How-To" Guide is a great companion for your family research. It contains addresses and information about hundreds of archives and libraries that both beginner and experienced researchers will find useful. It also has step-by-step instructions for locating different types of family information and printable census, correspondence and other forms to speed up your research. Use the buttons below to get started.

All about using the Genealogy "How-To" Guide

Step 1: How to start collecting information

• Collecting family memories
• Finding information at home
• Recording oral histories
• Finding previously-completed research

Step 2: How to organize the information you've collected

• Staying organized
• Organizing the next step in your research
• Documenting your sources

Step 3: How to find missing pieces of family information

Directory: Listings of important phone numbers and addresses		FamilyFinder: Locate ancestors online!
Dictionary: Definitions of genealogy terms and terms used in this Guide		Form Letters and Other Aids: Items that you can print and use