The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show Episode 295 Beginning Genealogy: 10 Steps to Success!
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May 19, 2025 Dive into the essentials of genealogy with invaluable tips for beginners and returning researchers. Learn the importance of gathering personal info and interviewing relatives. Discover how to create detailed timelines to enhance your findings and the significance of citing sources for accuracy. Explore various online resources and engage with a community of fellow genealogy enthusiasts to share insights and experiences.
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Begin With What You Know
- Start your genealogy journey by gathering all you already know about your family.
- Collect names, dates, places, and stories from records and relatives to build your foundation.
Use Dedicated Genealogy Software
- Get a genealogy software to store and organize your family tree on your computer.
- Own your master database to avoid dependency on external websites or subscriptions.
Always Back Up Your Computer
- Back up your genealogy data automatically to the cloud to avoid loss of information.
- Cloud backups are safer than external hard drives as they provide off-site redundancy.