How to Start My Family History Research: Get Yourself Organised!
How to Start My Family History Research – Get Yourself Organised!
Now that you have collected a range of different types of information, it is time to decide how you would like to organise it.
Most people will use a combination of both
- Hard Copy and,
- Digital Information.
In other words, they will use folders in conjunction with filing cabinets to organise their paper documentation, as well as use their computer to store their researched online information.
If you decide to keep hardcopy versions of your research, you can store the information in specially designed family history forms and charts.
Some of these Forms and Charts that you may wish to use are listed below:
1. Pedigree Charts
A pedigree chart displays the ancestors that are directly related to you through multiple generations.
2. Individuals Detail Sheet
An Individual Details Sheet keeps all your biographical information on your ancestor in one place.
Information on the sheet includes Military Service, Immigration, Occupation, marriage, as well as Birth and Death information.
3. Family Worksheet
A family worksheet keeps a record of each ancestor who is a member of a particular family unit all on one page.
It also includes the spouses of children.
4. Marriage Certificate
A Marriage Certificate allows you to track and record your ancestors’ marriages.
5. Life Timeline
A Life Timeline allows you to keep a day-by-day, month-by-month and year-by-year record of your Ancestors life in an easily understandable and readable format.
6. Immigration Sheet
If one of your ancestors immigrated, an immigration sheet will save you time by tracking all their immigration paths.
These are just some of the forms and charts that are available for you to use.
If you have not got your copy yet, you can download them here.