African American Genealogical Society of Milwaukee
Research Tips
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Decide which branch of the family you want to search, (paternal or maternal).
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Complete a pedigree chart to the best of your ability. (Midwest genealogy center forms)
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Complete a group sheet for each family in your lineage (self, parents, grand parents, etc.)
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Write your biography and place a photo with it.
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Complete oral interviews with eldest family members, your generation and younger.
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Develop a filing system according to family groups, use acid free paper & sheet protectors.
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Get family vital records and obituaries from family members or other resources.
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Use a computer to obtain records like: census, war draft, marriage, death, & military.
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Enter your family data in a software program.
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Obtain and organize photos suitable to be used in a media presentation.
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Develop a display, power point presentation, book, DVD, or other media to share.
Carol J Calvin, M.S. ed, Genealogy Educator
Tips on Genealogy
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For additional tips &
downloadable forms go to:
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or
Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society
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