Questions for Family History & Genealogy
Created by QFL August 03, 2003

Motivation

• Why am I interested in family history?

• What do I hope to do with the information once it is gathered?

• With whom will I be able to share this information?

Research

• Who knows the most about my family history?

• Who is most willing to discuss my family's history?

• What am I most interested in learning about my family's history?

• What are the different types of information available?

Inventory of Historical Records

• What is written about my family?

• What pictures still exist of my family members?

• What genealogical information currently exists about the family?

• Which organizations (schools, businesses, government institutions) would have maintained records or pictures of my family's history?

• What is the current information that exists regarding my family?

• Where does most of the information about my family history reside?

Storing and Cataloging

• Where is the safest place to store my family history?

• What type of albums are best for old family pictures?

• What type of information can I store electronically?

 

 

 

 

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