The New Zealand Society of Genealogists have produced a range of excellent learning resources. This is where the real research begins! You may wish to explore some of the key genealogy databases and websites. Check libraries and internet for historical information on the town your ancestors came from. Sites like and Family Search have family trees which can be a very useful starting point but you will need to check the facts. Step 4 See if someone else has already found the informationĬheck to see if the library holds a published family history on your family. Check the records you have already compiled for missing information and focus your search on filling in these missing details. Step 3 Choose a family or ancestor you would like to know more aboutĬhoose an ancestor you would like to know more about and begin a search by focussing on this one person. Others in the family may have information which will add to the information you already have. Do you have access to any other information? Talk to friends and family. This might include newspaper notices, photographs, family bibles, funeral programmes, birth, marriage or death certificates. Step 2 Check for sources you and family members already haveĬheck your home for any information you may have tucked away. These are freely available on the internet. You may find it helpful to record these details on a Pedigree Chart. Record details such as: Names, Dates and Places (of birth, marriage and death). Start with the details for yourself, your parents and grandparents. ![]() Here are some tips from our Family History Librarian to help you get started on your journey!īegin with the detail you know and work your way backwards. ![]() ![]() Researching your family history can be a fascinating and addictive pastime.
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