Be able to tell where it is found in the New Testament
Write out the genealogy of Christ – beginning with Adam
List five ways to obtain family genealogy information.
Know at least three societies that help with genealogy research.
Learn four steps important to genealogy research.
What is the purpose of documentation?
Define a primary source versus a secondary source for documentation.
Prepare a four-generation family chart – beginning with yourself.
List ways to record your genealogy information.
Research your family history by talking/writing to your oldest living relative. Ask the following:
First memory?
When and where you were born?
First church you remember attending?
Names of schools, and location, you attended?
Where you lived at age ten and age fourteen?
From what country did our ancestors emigrate?
Where and when were you married?
If you had children please give their names, place and date of birth.
Write a thank you to your relative for their time and include a photo of yourself and ask them if they would be willing to share a copy of an older family photo with you.
Make a historical record of your life including:
Genealogical chart
Records that pertain to your life
Pictures
Stories
Share this with your group/club/school
Visit a City/County Library – Genealogy Section (or other Genealogy Research Center) and write a paragraph on your visit including:
Types of information available
Any new information you discovered about your family
Visit a cemetery and learn by copying the headstones:
The names of three different families
The dates of birth and death for these family members
The average length of life for these family members
Check with your local cemetery officials to learn how upkeep is done and ask them how you can help with clean-up in a cemetery in your area. Then do it!
