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Virginia Room Research Last Updated: Nov 25, 2024 10:36 AM

Getting Started with Your Research

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Sites that provide useful tips for family history research.

Charts and Forms

Ancestral chart, family group sheet, genealogy trees, federal census forms, immigration and military forms, and more. Provided by the National Archives.

Correspondence and Research Trackers

Keep track of people with whom you've corresponded, create a quick reference to information and sources you've found, and summarize information that may be difficult to reread quickly. Provided by Ancestry.com.

Genealogy Activities for Kids

Downloadable family trees and activity sheets for kids of all ages, provided by the National Archives.

 

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