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Jewish Genealogy
January 23, 2008 by Chris
Filed under Articles, Blank Family Tree, Latest News
Saw this in Google news and thought it might be worth sharing. Looks like there is going to be more and more resources coming available for those with Jewish ancestors.
Getting to the root of family
By Molly Ritvo
Wednesday January 23 2008
Technology has aided genealogists in their search for family. Genealogy is a growing trend among Boston’s Jewish community With interest in genealogy growing around the world, it is no surprise that many members of Boston’s Jewish community are also eager to connect with their own histories.
“Jewish genealogy is bigger than ever,” said Newton resident Jay Sage, former co-president of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston (JGSGB), an organization dedicated to the promotion of Jewish genealogical research and family history. “More and more Jews are looking for their ancestral history to develop a deeper understanding of who we are.”
Read the full story — The Jewish Advocate
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Blank Family Tree
January 23, 2008 by Chris
Filed under Blank Family Tree, Genealogy Reports and Charts, Introduction to Genealogy
If you want to create a family tree, you can find hundreds of blank forms online. Once you have performed the necessary research, these forms are ideal for presenting your genealogy data in an easy-to-read format. Before you can fill in the branches of your family tree, you need to find a reliable resource for locating the names of your ancestors. Creating your family tree begins with selecting a few family members to trace through the years. This research blossoms as you gain information through public records, online resources, and data gathered from family members.
You can improve your research efforts by learning some of the research methods used by the professionals.
One of the best resources for learning the tricks of the trade is Genealogy Guide from Genealogy Beginner. If you choose to download the guide (free), you’ll receive valuable advice on getting your paperwork in order, family interviews, initial database searches, government sources, and how to learn from the work of others. Each of the 5 chapters covers a different aspect of researching your family history.
Taking the time to learn how to perform efficient genealogy research saves you a great deal of time in the long run. In addition, taking advantage of The Genealogy Guide helps to ensure you gather accurate information from the most reliable resources. Once you perform your research, you can find software that offers templates for creating family trees. You can also find several websites that offer interactive forms that you can post online for people all over the world to view.
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