Whilst researching an exercise book is great as your will refer back to your notes when trying to solve a mystery. Always write down your source of information and location with date of research. Family Records Sheets. A completed Ancestor Chart is given along with a blank one and a Family record sheet. Always keep a master copy and photocopy as require more charts.
Many people record their family history research on computer.
Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which they are presented, the notes and comments, etc., are.