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1. Naming Conventions & Traditions. A tool to use in the search for your ancestors is the naming customs and traditions that were prevalent early in the history of this country. Study the patterns in the table below and use the technique to assist in your research. Remember, these are only guidelines - another tid-bit to help Trace Your Roots. 1st son = father’s father 2. Old Time Diseases Many times in old documents or letters, we find mention of old ailments or diseases. To find out the definitions, go to this Old Time Diseases site. Interesting site to visit. 3. Old Time Job Descriptions Tired of wondering about the old jobs and occupations you've seen while researching your genealogy? Try the Old Time Job Descriptions site for some odd job names. Also, check out Obsolete Occupations. 4. Cousins ~ Relationships Need to find out exactly how you are related to all those long-lost cousins? Try out this Relationships site to find the answers. 5. Direct Ancestors Trivia I will pose this genealogy trivia question: If you counted your direct ancestors back for 20 generations(about 500 years), starting with your parents as generation 1, how many direct ancestors do you have? Make your best guess, then click on Trivia Answer, to find the answer. Also check out 10 Generations example. Interesting reading. 6. Numbering Systems in Genealogy Keeping track of all those ancestors and descendant generations requires a system. Visit Numbering Systems for multiple types of genealogy numbering systems. 7. Getting Started in Genealogy If you are just getting started in Genealogy, visit Online Resources, which will guide you to many good training sites. 8. Genealogy Charts and Records You will need some tools to help with your research and documentation. Cyndi's List has some available to print from the Charts and Records page. Use the Adobe PDF format for printing - it creates excellent copies. |
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