1: Get Organized
2: Learn the Basics
3: Form a Strategy
4: MH Research Menu
5: Develop Search Skills
6: Solve Problems
7: Family History Trip
8: Descendants
9: Reading Handwriting
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Project 4: Research
Goal 7: Take a Family History Trip
Goal 7: Take a family history trip. Vault
There's nothing like being there ... You can deepen your family history experience by planning and taking trips, short or long, to places connected with your ancestors.
Choices
APlan your family history trip.
Summary
- Family History trips can provide a unique insight regarding your ancestors.
- Before taking your trip, know what the area has to offer and what you will need in order to access archives or libraries, to see original records.
- Make a list of locations of interest for research or gathering memories, and then decide where you will go. Here are some suggestions for places to do onsite research.
PR—6 Places for Onsite Genealogical Researchs - Watch this video for tips on planning family history trips.
FS—Planning and Implementing a Research Trip—53:32 - 2015 - Use suggestions from these videos in planning for a successful trip.
AC—Taking a Family History Vacation—20:08 - 2013
FS—Take a Genealogy Trip with Tiff—24:36 - 2010
- * Proficient: Decide on a place for a family history trip, and then write down key learnings from the resources in this Choice.
BDo effective research at the remote site.
Summary
- Come prepared and have a list of what you expect to find and where, when going onsite.
- After you’ve collecting information, make sure you organize and file it effectively. Backup all data and make to-do lists and done files.
- Share your findings with others and use your knowledge to find new research projects.
- Learn the techniques of doing remote research.
FS—Doing On-Site Research—29:55 - Learn how to create abstracts from genealogical documents you find.
AF—What Is an Abstract? - 2016 - Learn what do do with your research findings.
GC—What to Do after a Genealogy Trip - For more information on accessing archive and library resources, see Goal F5 in the United States page, or corresponding goals in other Country pages.
- * Proficient: Maximize your research quality at the remote site, and use your research findings effectively.