Genealogy Introduction [part 2] It is often said that before you do any research in Ireland it is highly recomended that you gather as much information as you can about your family from your current residence. In the case of Irish-Americans, all history after the day of immigration should be fully explored first. In Genealogy, it is suggested that to construct a family pedegree that one should think from the known to the unknown, from the recent, to the past, and in a reverse chronological fashion. Before you jump into exploring a historic goal, you should exhaust all information you can from living relatives. By coordinating the process itself, you will be surprised at what clues and facts the collective group will come up with. Genealogy is much more difficult as a solo pursuit, and a group interest and networking will spread the effort and facilitate gathering details from all sides of the family -- which will add different pieces that together will map a path to success. The collecting may take some time, or certain information may fall in place quite unexpectedly. Many people have tried all their life with little result. Others soon find that another person(s) is already aware of much more than you had originally wanted to find, or has an important perspective to build upon. Stick to the facts, and document your discoveries, but don't discard those "family traditions", rumors, heresay, or previous understandings -- they may still be useful as you do your detective work in uncovering the truth. =welcome>about>help> back(to"begin")>intro1>continue

Topical Weblinks Why wait for Ireland research? Gen. Reverse Chronology Gen. Living Relatives Gen. Hunter/Gatherer Analysing Gen. Research