| Ancestor |
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A person from whom one is descended. |
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| Census Record |
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A counting of population and related statistics done by the government occurring at regular intervals. |
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| Document |
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An official or legal piece of paper used as proof of an event such as a birth. |
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| Family Bible |
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A Bible in which may be written the birth, marriage and death dates of a family. |
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| Family History |
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Family history is the study of many generations of people who appear to be related. |
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| Genealogy |
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Genealogy is the study of your family history. |
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| Generation |
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A generation is a group of people born and living at the same time. |
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| Maiden name |
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The surname of a female’s father. |
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| Parents |
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Your mother and father. |
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| Pedigree Chart |
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A record of ancestry, usually shown on a chart. |
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| Proof |
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Documents or other evidence, which makes you believe a statement or claim, is likely to be true. |
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| Research |
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The careful study and collection of information about a subject. |
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| Siblings |
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Brothers and/or sister with the same parents. |
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| Surname |
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A person’s last name or family name. |
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| Vital Record |
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A document that sets down in writing a past event such as a birth, marriage or death. |
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