Legal documents such as land deeds, wills etc. That shoe box of newspaper clippings and old papers that Nana keep is a gold mine. Write down any family story it will be a good source of truth or half truth later on. Ask relatives for any photos of family or houses where they lived. Keep your research in separate folders for each Family.
Plastic envelopes protect certificates and other documents.
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.