Getting Started

Have you decided to trace your family history but are unsure where to begin or how to address challenges & difficulties you have encountered?

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Episode 04- Genealogy, Getting Started.pdf

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  • Are you new to genealogy and wondering what to do next?
  • Do want to learn how others approach genealogical research?
  • Are you struggling looking for better clues?
  • Are you getting too little support/ help?

If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above questions, you are not alone!

ManyRoads has gathered some Genealogy/ Family History courses (most are free) from groups such as FamilySearch, Ancestry.com, National Genealogical Society (US), Society of Genealogists (UK) or the (US) National Archives might be of interest.

Hopefully they will give you added confidence and help you move forward with greater success.

As you begin to advance and are looking for more advanced clues, tips & guidance, you might find the following information valuable:

If you are looking for our listing of Free Genealogy Tools, Software, etc.  here’s a short-cut!

The above links present some of the world’s most reputable genealogical guidance and materials. All are geared towards people hunting for useful genealogy ‘clues’ and ‘tips’.

Hopefully they will give you added confidence and help you move forward with greater success.

Should you know of other places & information we ought to include on our list, please use our contact page to send them along for inclusion! I will update the listings and links as I encounter new materials.

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