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Welcome to the LostCousins forums How to get started if you're new to the forum & more advanced tips for existing users
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How to get the most from these forums - whether you're an experienced forum user or a beginner
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How I got started in Family History
Please use this forum to introduce yourself and to tell other members how you got started in family history.
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Where should I post this message?
If you're not sure where to start a discussion you can post it in this forum so that one of the moderators can advise you
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News
Latest news
News that has come out since the latest newsletter was published
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Ongoing discussions
Ongoing discussions on major topics originally aired in the newsletter
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Find living relatives How to make the most of the LostCousins site
Members offer their top tips
If you're an experienced user of the LostCousins site here's an opportunity to share your tips with others
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Meeting my 'lost cousin'
What was it like meeting a new cousin for the first time?
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Ask Peter
Posting your question about the LostCousins site here will allow others to benefit (but please don't include personal information)
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Research techniques Improve your own research skills - or help others improve theirs!
Search techniques
This is the place to learn how to make the best use of resources, whether they're online or offline - and a place where you can share your tips with others.
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Researching at other genealogy websites
From time to time we all encounter problems or discover handy tips when using Ancestry, Findmypast, FamilySearch and other sites. Sharing our experiences could help others.
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Family tree programs
Share information about the program you use, or ask for advice if you're thinking of buying a new program; the fact that a program is listed does NOT imply that is recommended
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Online family trees
This forum is for discussion of the function and capabilities of online trees, not their content
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Family Tree Analyzer
An essential utility that not only helps you to identify errors and omissions but also helps you to fill the gaps
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DNA If you have tested your DNA or are thinking of doing so, you'll find DNA-related discussions here
No boundaries Topics that are not specific to a particular locality
General Genealogical Queries
For posting general queries about family history. Please note this is not a forum for asking people to find your ancestors.
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More Resources
If you've got a tip that doesn't fit into any of the other forums in this area, post it here
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Medicine
Illnesses, treatments, causes of death, medical records
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British Isles
More British Isles Resources
Resources that relate to more than one country
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Rest of the World
Peter's Tips How to get better value for money
Peter's Tip of the Day
Some of the offers may only be valid for one day - but they're so good I wanted you to know about them
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Best of the Rest
Save money on other things - and you'll have more to spend on your research!
My favourite tip
Which of Peter's tips has saved you the money, helped you with your family tree - or even made you laugh out loud?
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Genealogy in the Sunshine 2014 overview
In March 2014 LostCousins members converged on the Rocha Brava resort on Portugal's southern coat
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