Begin at the beginning. This is a very basic class on how to start tracing your family history. This class is made for anyone who would like to start working on their genealogy. Also for anyone would like to get the work that they have already done organized in order to continue their research.

1. Starting your Family Tree A course for beginning genealogists. This project has been made possible by a grant from the U. S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.

4. This project has been made possible by a grant from the U. S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. “ The Kit” Notebook Binder or file folder Interview Sheets Pencils and Pens Tape recorder Camera Charcoal or black crayons Plain white paper Bug spray Roll of quarters Dollar bills Map

5. Begin at the beginning This project has been made possible by a grant from the U. S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. Your family history starts with you!

7. Is there anyone else? This project has been made possible by a grant from the U. S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. Is anyone in your family already researching your family tree? Will they be willing to share their information with you?

9. The Interview Process This project has been made possible by a grant from the U. S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. Tip: Always remember to be polite when conducting an interview. You are going to be asking some personal questions. You need to remember that and be sensitive to their feelings.

11. This project has been made possible by a grant from the U. S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.

12. Your Local Library or Historical society This project has been made possible by a grant from the U. S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. What kinds of materials are available?

14. This project has been made possible by a grant from the U. S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. Ye Olde Handwriting When looking at old records, remember that the handwriting may be a chore to decipher. Let’s look at examples on the following web page. Deciphering Old Handwriting - From a genealogy course taught by Sabina J. Murray http://amberskyline.com/treasuremaps/oldhand.html

15. Internet Resources This project has been made possible by a grant from the U. S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.

17. Other places to look This project has been made possible by a grant from the U. S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.