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Let’s Get Started

I am following the challenge issued by Amy Johnson Crow to write about 52 Ancestors in 52 weeks.

A simple word, start, but start what? For me, it means starting my 2018 genealogy journey.

I have decided that I will create a second genealogy book this year. The focus will be my maternal Stewart family. I do not have an abundance of information but it can be surprising once you begin gathering information, there is often more than a person thought.

How will I start?

  1. Creating a file on my computer labeled Stewart book, start moving documents & pictures into it, start thinking of the plan
  2. Start asking cousins for their input
  3. Start envisioning what records to include
  4. Start planning if I need to visit an Archives
  5. Start putting my paper files for the Stewart family in a box by my computer

So here we go with the beginning of 2018 and the start to many new genealogy discoveries and accomplishments!

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What will you start in 2018?


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2 responses to “Let’s Get Started”

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    tasteach

    G’day Patricia,
    An interesting start to the year. I have never thought to follow one line and make it into a book. I tend to have lots of names, dates and places, but need to start filling in with stories.

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    1. Tracking down the stories can be tricky but it is rewarding to fill in the details of our ancestors lives!

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