This page contains links to a few web pages with advice and guidance on how to commence your family history research. Many of the links also contain advice suitable for more advanced researchers. Send me an email with other "good" links on this topic. Daryl Povey
Links to Websites with advice on Family History Research
Articles for "Ballarat Link"
"Beginning to use the Internet for Family History Research" is one of the growing list of articles compiled by Jenny Burrell for the Ballarat & District Genealogical Society newsletter "Ballarat Link".
Beginning Your Family History: Advice from the A.I.G.S.
In Australia many of us have originated in other parts of the world. Regardless of where your family came from, it is possible to find records of your ancestors and discover how they lived. Join us in a fascinating and enthralling voyage of discovery.
"Treasure Maps" Advice
How-to get started on your Family History. The Five Steps...
"Rosedale" Carapook
After WW2 there was time at "Rosedale" Carapook for Alan & Amy POVEY to have two boys, Daryl & Bruce.
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Getting Started in Genealogy and Family History: GENUKI Advice
Develop a plan. Think about which lines to follow. You have two parents, four grandparents, eight great-grandparents, and so on. You have to draw the lines somewhere. You can use your time better if you develop a plan to guide you.
Getting Started Help - Janet Reakes
10 commonsense rules when starting to trace your family tree.
Getting Started in Family History - 1837online.com
You feel a desire to research your family tree. But where do you start? You sense a need for direction and advice. But there are so many beginners' guides out there that you do not know which way to turn...
Family Records.Gov.UK Advice
If you are just starting to research your family's history you might be wondering just where to begin. We hope that our seven step guide will help you on your way.
Genealogy Guide UK
Welcome to the Genealogy Guide, where you can find useful advice regarding family history and ancestry in the UK.
Genealogy involves studying and tracing family pedigrees, with the purpose of tracking down ancestors, creating a family tree or learning about family history. If you are interested in genealogy then this is the place to find out about the different sources available to help you learn about your family history.
Lancashire Family History & Heraldry Society starting out advice
You will find tracing your family history a very rewarding pursuit. When an older relative dies, some knowledge is lost forever. It is never too soon to begin recording what is known.
Bev Qualheim's Advice
When I began my interest in Family History research, I had very little to go on; a few names I remember my mom and dad talking about. Then a couple more names from an old family Bible my Aunt Mary had. So my search has been from scratch, and has often led to dead ends, even after 20 years. Why would anyone be interested in pursuing such a hobby you might ask? Well, in spite of dead ends, I have also been able to find information on several lines way back into the 1100's and father back with Royal lines as history recorded them. I have found new 'cousins'. I have cheered out loud as I discovered a brand new name to add to my ever growing family. It is an amazing journey that branches out just like a glorious oak tree. It's arms reaching upward and it's roots firm, keeping my family grounded in many ways. Many people have asked how they can begin this journey and I would like to give you some ideas of how to do this.
FamilySearch.org - Advice
The death of parents often triggers family history research.
Be ready for surprises!
Our grandmothers, Martha BRINDLEY (left) from Hotspur & Rachel BURGESS (right) from Digby, worked together at "Wilderness" Station near Coleraine, south-west Victoria, Australia in the 1890s prior to their marriages in 1894!
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This well known web site divides family history research into the following 6 basic steps and details each of them:
Step 1. Remember Your Ancestors.
Step 2. Use Sources in Your Home.
Step 3. Ask Relatives for Information.
Step 4. Choose a family or Ancestor You Want to Learn More About.
Step 5. See If Someone Else Has Already Found the Information.
Step 6. Search Records For Your Ancestor.
"Beginners Guides, Hints & Tips" - Cyndi's List
This is an extensive set of links which will need considerable time to explore but may be well worth a number of return visits.
Downloadable & Printable Forms and Lists - Cyndi's List
There are many links on this section of Cyndi's Lists to web sites with downloadable or printable examples of forms and lists for recording your family history details.
Genealogy & The Internet - Susie Zada
"When you first use the Internet for your Family History research, you will be absolutely overwhelmed, don't let this put you off. Take a deep breath, slow down, and start again in bite size pieces. There are now so many aspects of the Internet that you can use, and so many exciting leads to follow, you will probably have a headache after your first couple of attempts."
Recording Family History on Your Computer
Specialist family history programs have become very popular for recording family history. Most will even store images linked to individuals and print our reports in a variety of formats.
Links to a few of the popular programs are listed below. A number of websites will allow you to download a copy of the program for testing on your computer.
SOURCES - always record the source of your information.
BACK-UP - if you use a computer, always back-up your data and keep a copy away from your computer in case of disaster.
Legacy
Family Tree Maker
Personal Ancestral File (PAF)
Family Origins
Roots Magic
