Family Information

 

·        Pedigree charts (photocopies only) and blank charts 

·        Family Group Sheets (photocopies only) and blank charts

·        Census forms (blank)

·        Photo ID

·        Library and repositories (location, business hours and day)

·        Dewey Decimal/Library of Congress subject classifications

·        Maps (town, county, state, or regional)

·        Research log

·        Soundex codes for checking in the census

·        Surname list

·        List of all names you are researching

 

Trips to Graveyards

 

·        Camera and film

·        Sun hat

·        Sturdy shoes

·        Long-sleeved shirt, socks and long pants

·        First Aid kit

·        Gardening gloves

·        Mirror 

·        Plastic garbage bags

·        Rice papers and crayons to make rubbings of inscriptions (get permission first)

·        Small shovel

·        Sunglasses

·         Trowel