It spurred me to try to capture that information before other relatives passed on. Mary Lynn Axtman, a volunteer for the Germans from Russia Heritage Collection of the North Dakota State University Libraries in Fargo, reviewed the guide when it was first released. It's easy to understand and its graphics make it fun to browse through. Begin with yourself Langemo says names, dates and places are vital in genealogical research. This information can be found in primary sources, such as birth certificates, which are recorded soon after an event.
Secondary sources are also helpful.
These documents, such as family Bibles and newspaper clippings, are recorded over a period of time, often by numerous people. But before delving into paperwork, Langemo suggests people record their own life events. After people tap their own memories, they can look in wedding albums,journals and church records to obtain more clues into the past. Then, armed with this information, they can seek additional help from outside resources, such as Latter Day Saints family history centers, which are affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. At these sites, people can usee a family registry, a social security death index, a family history library catalog and other materials free of charge.