Many families already have birth certificates, obituaries, letters and photos tucked away.
Look for
- Birth, marriage and death certificates
- Obituaries and funeral cards
- Family Bibles and baby books
- Military discharge papers
- Letters, diaries and address books
- Naturalization papers and passports
Organize
Make one folder per couple or family, and label everything with names and dates in pencil.
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