Signing Onto Family Search

The first step to doing family history is that you need to see what is already done and what still needs to be done. I would recommend as a first step that you sign onto the new family search site, which I have a link for on the right.

First you will need your membership number, which you can either get off of your temple recommend or from your ward clerk. Second you will need your confirmation date. Then start a new account at new.familysearch.org and it will prompt you to create a user name and password. After you have done that you will be able to view your line. People who are currently living often times don't show up because their information is still private, so don't be alarmed if your or your parents aren't there.

It is for that reason that it's important to have a program to do your personal family history work in. The program that was most recommended to me was rootsmagic, so that is what I now use. It is available in a simple form for free, and once again the link is on the right hand column. Sorry mac users, I don't think it's compatible, but there are other "lesser" programs available.

The great thing about rootsmagic is that it can sync directly with new familysearch allowing you to import your family information straight from the site. It's also got many cool features that make it easy to do family history. And that is a good place to end this post. If you follow these steps you'll be well on your way towards doing family history. Best of all, by signing onto family search you'll be able to see everything that is being done or has been done for our family.

So don't delay and get signed up this week. I'll post again later with some more information about the Whipple line.
Mike