Getting Started
If you are interested in researching your family history, the first step is to write down everything
you know about yourself, your parents, your grandparents,and your great-grandparents.
List the names, birth dates, marriage dates, and death dates of your ancestors
along with the location (town, county, and state) where each event occurred. Contact other family
members who might be able to fill in some of the gaps in your information.
Begin collecting records
such as birth certificates,marriage certificates, and death certificates. Look for family Bibles, obituaries, letters and diaries.
Use the following free online tutorial to help you get started in your research
http://www.learnwebskills.com/family
You do not need to complete an application worksheet before attending a chapter meeting.
You do not even need to have identified your Patriot Ancestor. By attending a local chapter
meeting, you will meet DAR members who have the experience to assist you in obtaining your
goal of DAR membership.