July 12th, 2010
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pIt's fun to sit on my couch in my pjs and search for my ancestors, but when I can find the time I always prefer the firsthand thrill of the hunt - talking to relatives, poking around in cemeteries and courthouses, and walking the streets and land where my ancestors once stood. Before planning a trip to the State Historical Society, the Family History Library, the National Archives or the local courthouse, however, I always do my homework. There is nothing more frustrating as a genealogist than to drive two hours for a day at the State Archives only to find out they are closed this week for renovations, or that the records you need are in off-site storage and can't be retrieved for at least 3 days (yes, I learned this the hard way!). Prepare for your genealogy research trip in advance with these a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://genealogy.about.com/od/basics/a/onsite_research.htm10 Tips for On-Site Genealogy Research/a. In addition, checking off these stronga href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://genealogy.about.com/od/libraries/a/questions.htm10 Questions to Ask Before You Visit a Research Facility/a/strong...pa href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://genealogy.about.com/b/2010/07/12/10-questions-to-ask-before-you-visit-a-research-facility.htmRead Full Post/a/p
