I love to be able to share with others when they are learning where they come from. I have some quick hacks that will get your started
Are you interested in learning more about your past? Are you interested in knowing where you come from? Would you like to be connected to your ancestors?
Sometimes knowing where to start can be a challenge.
Below are some of my Quick Hacks that may get you started on your journey.
1. Order a DNA Ancestry Test – Results will take 6-8 weeks to come back to you so you want to get this done first so you can be working on other things while waiting for your results to come back. Order your kit from here – Ancestry
2. Start a family tree on Ancestry. You can create a family tree online for free without having a membership. Start with yourself and work backwards. Add in Birth Dates, Death Dates and Locations if you know them. Work on both sides of the tree
3. Speak to family members and ask them to share what they know. Is there someone in the family whom has already started a family tree. Is there a family member who holds records or photos. Could you put a post on social media and ask your family to share?
4. Interview your oldest family member – how nice is it to have a voice recording of your loved ones to pass down the generations. Consider DNA testing them too.
5. Research online and in local family history libraries to see what information about your family.
6. Consider joining a Family History Group – Sharing of knowledge and learning from others can be very helpful. I have made some great friends at my local history group.
7. Ask lots of questions – be curious and write down the answers.
8. Have FUN!! There are some great stories and information out there waiting for you to discover
I look forward to hearing what you find and would love you to share with me what you find!
