Benalla Family Research Group Inc.

Hints for the Genealogist

• Write letters, letters and even more letters.
• Read member's interest lists, stray certificates - or other things that may resemble the name you are researching.
• When you visit another town, visit the Cemetery
• Visit the family history section of the library
• Do not despair when you are stuck - just keep trying
• When emailing include your postal address
• When requesting information, include a business size self addressed envelope as well
• Use lists on the Internet and email as well, to find contacts with your family tree branch
• Do not forget to use 'favourites'
• Always offer to pay on return mail to cover expenses.
• Use the Internet, it's one of the best ways to gather information.

Magazines

• We swap magazines with many other genealogy groups through out Australia.
• Please check our magazine cupboard, they may help solve your family mystery.