2025-08-29 It's Yours ... Now What? Inheriting a collection of family history documents can be exciting but also overwhelming. What's to do with that mountain of information? Family History Daily offers some simple and practical steps to get a handle on things, starting with employing caution and ending with tips for scanning and storing the materials. For more ideas about using inherited genealogy, check out Goal 3 in Project 4: Discover. (See all tips.)
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