41 Secrets to Organize Your Genealogy Free eBook

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From worn but intricate quilts woven by Great Great Grandma to old photo found in the attic, genealogists love tangible items associated with their ancestors. Research materials like books, handwritten notes and records are no exception. That said, these items tend to accumulate in great numbers of the years, until at some point there is just a little too much stuff to manage without a plan in place. The goods is that experienced genealogists have come up with solutions for staying organized, which we have compiled in this free eBook. Download yours now for priceless research organization strategies, free downloads and worksheets.

What’s inside the 41 Secrets to Organize Your Genealogy ebook?

Guide #1: Top Genealogy Secrets

Even the experts can get overwhelmed sometimes. Fortunately, in this guide experienced genealogists are proud to share their top tips for staying organized throughout the entire resource process. The results? More efficient research and more time to focus on what matters most to you.

Guide #2: The End of the Paper Trail

At first, you have just a few papers that you can collect neatly in a single folder. But a few hours of research later, you’ve discovered more records and have even more records with no place to put them. Indeed, paper clutter can sneak up on genealogists fast. This guide offers some practical tips for keeping your paper clutter under control.

Guide #3: Habits to Make

Genealogy research is much more manageable when you have the organizational skills necessary to ensure focus and efficiency. But how do you develop these skills, and what do such skills even entail? In this guide, find tips on how to develop valuable research habits that will serve you well no matter what project you take on.

Free Download #1: Family Group Worksheet

This download allows you to lay out your research family unit by family unit (that is, parents, children and subsequent spouses). You can also make note of cross-references to records so that you can easily source your data as needed.

Free Downloads #2: Five-Generation Ancestor Chart

Trace a family back five generations with this useful chart. Once you fill it out, you can quickly reference this chart to remember who is related to whom, as well as where and when they were born, where and when they were married and where and when they died. All of this information is key genealogical data worth always having within reach.

Free Downloads #3: Ancestor Worksheet

Breakdown a single ancestor one detail at a time with this worksheet. Record essential information like full name, birth, marriages and divorces, children, migration, military service and more.

Free Downloads #4: Surname Variant Chart

A single surname can be spelled many different ways. It’s easy to get such similar names mixed up, which is why you will want to note when you find any spelling variations in records and record indexes as you research your ancestors. Who knows? You may make amazing discoveries simply by searching for your ancestors under these common misspellings.

Free Downloads #5: Oral History Interview Record

Interviewing family members is an excellent way to learn more about your family history. Use this form to record compelling details as you chat with your relative.

Free Download #6: Census Checklist

Census records brim with invaluable details about your ancestors; however, there are so many censuses to check that you might struggle to keep track of what you’ve already searched versus what you have yet to explore. This worksheet allows you to check off a census record once you have research it and gathered information on an ancestor. That way, you don’t have to waste precious time backtracking!

Free Download #7: Passenger List Search

When did your ancestors arrive to America, and from what country did they hail? What was the ship’s name? You can record all this information and more with this convenient passenger list search worksheet.

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