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One of the following articles can help you [[How to Guess Where to Start|decide where to look first]] for a puzzling: | One of the following articles can help you [[How to Guess Where to Start|decide where to look first]] for a puzzling: | ||
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Revision as of 04:02, 12 February 2013
In the Wiki, you will find:
- Links to record collections where your ancestor's information could be found.
- Research advice for how to approach research problems.
You won't search for individuals in the Wiki - instead, search for places and topics to discover the records that could contain your ancestors' information.
To use the Wiki in searching for an ancestor:
- Think about what you want to know about the ancestor
- Consider the location where that event may have happened
- Think about other records that may possibly contain the information you need
- Work backward, rather than forward (look for a death record before searching for a marriage record)
- Think about the record trail that we all leave behind
It is helpful to know:
- A possible location
- A time period
Valuable Resources
Additional advice can be found on:
- Get started in the Wiki
- Help:Keys to Success using the Wiki
- Success Stories
- Rookie Mistakes
- Family History for Beginners
- Identify What you Know
- Obtain and Search the Records
- Use the Information
- Researching in the FamilySearch Wiki: A Case Study(video)
One of the following articles can help you decide where to look first for a puzzling:
Learn more about ...
 Keys to Success Using the Wiki |  Help for Basic Searches in the Wiki |  Getting Started in the Wiki |  Family History for Beginners |
New to the Research Wiki?
In the FamilySearch Research Wiki, you can learn how to do genealogical research or share your knowledge with others.
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