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Genealogy and How to research your family tree
Fun and interesting hobbyIt’s important to know your family history
Who do you think you are? Start with info that you
know Talk to older family
members Research online or hire a
professional Compile info into
scrapbook or use FamilyTree Maker Grandpa (Joe Mullen)
and me
Survey Results 62% of students did not know what
genealogy was
56% had made a family tree
81% wanted to know how to research their family history
Where do I start? First steps are . . .
Decide which side of the family you want more info on
Gather photos/vital statistics
Letter from Joe Mullen to his sister from France
Where do I go from here?
Talk to older family members
Record an oral history Scan photos and start a
scrapbook
Mary Ellen Mullen1932
Online Research Resources
www.ancestry.com
www.familysearch.org
www.hcgsohio.org19
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The next step is . . .
Software – FamilyTree Maker
DNAHire a
ProfessionalJoe MullenWWI 1917
Final step: My Family Tree
Maureen Graham Gray
Mary Ellen Mullen
Thomas Edgar Graham
Joe Mullen
Helen Hayward
Ellen Fields and James Mullen
Samuel Graham
Genevieve Fagin
Harry Hayward and Mary Magdalena Batter
Mark Graham and Mary McWatters
Peter Fagan and Catherine McGarry
1928-2012
1897-1964 1900-1974
1923-2004
1879 - 1883 - 1939
1833-1892
1842-
1872-1940
1876-1955
1867-1934
1860-1937
In conclusion . . .
Joe & Helen Mullen 1919
Mullen Family History written by Aunt Alice