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2026-01-29 Steps in the Right Direction: If you are just beginning with family history research, or if you are helping someone who is, you'll want to get off to a good start. James Tanner's article Seven Sure Steps to Discovering Your Ancestors has some welcome advice, from solid tips for identifying your research starting point to finding the online sources and the help you need. For more ideas, see the Basic Approaches category in the Vault.
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