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Make a list of all living relatives before you start your genealogy research. Interview as many of them as possible. Be prepared with a list of questions. Use a tape recorder for the answers or take very good notes. Respect the person's privacy.
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When writing to a relative for information, make specific requests. Don't ramble! Offer to share your information.
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Remember, family stories are not always true.
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Use holidays and family gatherings to relate stories to the next generations. Christmas and Thanksgiving are great holidays for this to happen.
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