Every
genealogist I have ever met is always striving to be “better.”
Maybe some
of these skills found on Genealogy Today will help you do so!
Becoming a successful family
genealogist means more than just looking up your ancestors online or in records
at the courthouse. To succeed at this gigantic and often frustrating endeavor
without going mad you'll need some essential skills. Some of these you probably
have already while others will take some time to develop.
First and foremost, you have to have
a consistent plan of attack in both your research and the compilation of the
facts you gather. Consistency applies to everything from note taking to numbers
and dates to names ... Copy names as you find them, even if they're
abbreviated, and make a note where you found them.
You'll need to get the cooperation
of a lot of people in your genealogical quest. A little politeness goes a long
way ...
Which skill
do you consider most essential? Was one
of the listed skills something you’ve just kind of ignored in the past and won’t
now?
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