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Home Sources are an important starting point for genealogical research. However, when most of us hear the words "home source" we automatically respond, "I don't have any." While that may be true, it's important to reach out to other family members who may have heirlooms.
Utilize social media to "get the word out." Message boards, websites, blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and GenealogyWise are all websites where you can let others know about your research and possibly attract fellow researchers with information and heirlooms.
What types of home sources might exist? Here's a partial list of ideas.
Birth
Announcement in Newspaper
Mailed Baby Announcements
Baby Book
Adoption Record
Marriage
Engagement Announcement
Wedding Announcement
Wedding Book
Wedding Photographs
25th or 50th Anniversary Announcement
Divorce
Court papers
Newspaper Notice
Death
Obituary
Funeral Notice
Thank You notes
Newspaper Articles
Funeral Book
Will/probate
Funeral Cards
Cemetery Plot Receipts
School
Report Cards
School Newspapers
Yearbooks
Alumni Newspapers
Awards
Diplomas
Transcripts
Class Photos
Religion
Baptismal certificate
Christening record
Ministerial record
Transfer Letter
Military Service
DD214
Pension Record
Ribbons/Medals
Photographs
Uniform
Military Records
Veterans Administration Card
Occupation
Resume
Social Security Card
Awards
Union Membership Records
Income Tax Records
Retirement Records
Business License
Property Ownership
Deed
Mortgage
Tax Records
Household Items
Photographs
Scrapbooks
Newspaper Clippings
Quilts
Needlework Samples
Bible
Genealogies
Journal/Diary
Correspondence
Citizenship
Visa
Naturalization Papers
Alien Registration
Passport
Institutional Records
Hospital Records
Immunization Records
Library Card
Fraternal Order Memberships
Charity Group Memberships
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