Step 5

Use online genealogy resources for further research

Once you've gathered what's at home, the archives open up. Learn which collections to reach for, and when.

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Once you've gathered what's at home, the archives open up. Learn which collections to reach for, and when.

What you'll learn:

  • Which record set to start with, by era and region
  • Working backwards from what you already know
  • Handling name changes and misspellings
  • Confirming you've found the right person, not a namesake

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