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Researchers who new to English & Welsh genealogical research often ask some basic questions about getting started in the hobby. Here is a short list of some of the best "Getting Started" articles available online. These focus on the general steps you should take first when beginning your family history

The Federation of Family History Societies' First Steps in Family History at http://www.ffhs.org.uk/leaflets/faq.htm.

The Society of Genealogist's Starting Genealogy at http://www.sog.org.uk/leaflets/starting.html.

From the BBC television series Bloodties, How To Get Started In Genealogy offers a very good set of basic steps for beginners to the hobby at http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/history/programmes/blood/family_1.shtml.

Genealogy in the United Kingdom & Ireland (GENUKI's) Getting Started in Genealogy and Family History at http://www.genuki.org.uk/gs/.

While not specific to English & Welsh research, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS') Family History - How Do I Begin? at http://www.lds.org/fam_his/how_do_i_beg/0-How_Do_I_Begin.html is an excellent general beginners' guide.

Beginning Genealogical Research for England & Wales
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Updated February 28, 2001
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