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You have found a record for your ancestor. Now the tricky bit ... reading and interpreting what it says!

Many genealogists use specialized genealogy software. Genealogy software programs typically provide forms that allow users to type in information about their ancestors, as well as options for generating various types of charts and reports.

If you want to establish an authentic family history, it's important to evaluate and cite your sources.

A major focus of any genealogical research project is the identification and gathering of basic details about each ancestor, such as name, and date and place of birth, marriage, death and burial.

Cemetery records and monumental inscriptions are a very valuable source of genealogical information as they frequently include dates of birth and death as well as the names of spouses, children and other family members.

Estate files contain documents used by the court to disperse a deceased person's estate, whether he/she dies with or without a will. Contents can include applications, the original will, affidavits, an inventory of the assets and valuations of property.

Information for access files for deaths investigated by the Coroners' Office.

Prior to 1968 divorces in Canada were granted only by private acts of the Government of Canada.