Genealogy is the study of your family’s history, which is a personal record of your ancestors. Through your research you learn about when and where they were born, who they married, who their children were, where they lived and worked, and how you fit in your overall family tree.
Learning about your family history usually starts at home by talking with family members and recording information about your ancestors. You may have useful sources at home such as birth certificates, obituaries, wedding announcements, a family Bible, etc. Read these documents carefully – you may find some information about that ancestor or relative that you didn’t know before. These documents may also prove or disprove some of those family stories you grew up with.
You may find that others in your family or extended family have already done genealogy research on your family. Don't hesitate to ask close or distant relatives if they have already started researching your family.
Facts and Tips
Tracing the family medical history helps your children and grandchildren to take preventive measures with their own health.
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Wisconsin was carved from Michigan Territory. If you are searching early Wisconsin areas, don't forget to search in Michigan.
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In City Directories look at who lived near your ancestor. Were they relatives or neighbors from the same home town?
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Revolutionary War (1775-1783) records held by the National Archives (NARA) are incomplete due to many being destroyed by fire during the War of 1812.
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Screenshots are a great way to save information from genealogy websites and resources without printing.
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