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

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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