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Getting Started
Getting Started
1. Gather Family Stories and Documents
Begin by talking to your relatives and collecting family stories, photos, letters, and documents. These personal artifacts can provide valuable clues and insights into your ancestors' lives.
2. Organise Your Research
Use genealogy software or online tools to keep track of your findings. Creating a structured system helps you avoid duplication and maintain a clear overview of your progress.
3. Research Basic Records
Start with birth, marriage, and death certificates, as well as census records. These documents are foundational in tracing your family lineage.
Websites
Websites
Ancestry
Ancestry
A comprehensive database of records and family trees.
Visit Ancestry: https://www.ancestry.com/
FamilySearch
FamilySearch
A vast collection of global records and resources.
Visit FamilySearch: https://www.familysearch.org/
MyHeritage
MyHeritage
Offers tools for creating family trees and accessing historical records.
Visit MyHeritage: https://www.myheritage.com/
Findmypast
Findmypast
Access records from around the world, with a focus on British and Irish records.
Visit Findmypast: https://www.findmypast.com/
National Archives
National Archives
Discover historical documents and records from various countries and time periods.
Visit National Archives: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/
British Newspaper Archive
British Newspaper Archive
Explore a vast collection of historical newspapers for insights into your ancestors' lives.
Visit British Newspaper Archive: https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/
Online Communities
Online Communities
Liverpool Genealogy
Liverpool Genealogy
Join the Liverpool Genealogy group to share insights, resources, and queries related to Liverpool family history.
Visit Liverpool Genealogy: Liverpool Genealogy Facebook Group
Liverpool 8 and Liverpool 1 Old Photos Group
Liverpool 8 and Liverpool 1 Old Photos Group
Explore old photographs and memories of Liverpool's neighbourhoods to gain a glimpse into the past.
Visit Liverpool 8 and Liverpool 1 Old Photos Group: Facebook Group
Barbados Genealogy Facebook Group
Barbados Genealogy Facebook Group
Connect with fellow researchers interested in Barbadian ancestry and explore resources for Barbados genealogy.
Visit Barbados Genealogy Facebook Group: Facebook Group
Barbados DNA Registry
Barbados DNA Registry
Join the Barbados DNA Registry to explore genetic connections and uncover relatives with Barbadian roots.
Visit Barbados DNA Registry: Facebook Group
Guyana Genealogical and Biographical Society
Guyana Genealogical and Biographical Society
Connect with researchers exploring Guyanese genealogy and history through the Guyana Genealogical and Biographical Society.
Visit Guyana Genealogical and Biographical Society: Facebook Group
Jamaican Genealogy Resources
Jamaican Genealogy Resources
Engage with Jamaican genealogy enthusiasts, share resources, and seek assistance in your research.
Visit Jamaican Genealogy Resources: Facebook Group
Jamaican Colonial Heritage Society
Jamaican Colonial Heritage Society
Delve into Jamaica's colonial history and heritage through the Jamaican Colonial Heritage Society group.
Visit Jamaican Colonial Heritage Society: Facebook Group
Filipino Genealogy
Filipino Genealogy
Connect with researchers interested in Filipino ancestry and explore the rich genealogical history of the Philippines.
Visit Filipino Genealogy: Facebook Group
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