« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 17 February 16 10:25 GMT (UK) »
Its fairly standard to start with who you know ie parents grandparents. Maybe you only know parents.
It might sound odd but confirm their birthday and marriage ( if applicable) . What you are doing is learning how to use the civil records close to home. Look at the information and how it informs you of the next generation etc. What do the civil certificates say. Do they give you the next step
As you go on you may find you have to start with a death. That's ok. Do the same thing. Get a certificate and see , by working backwards with the information , if you can find a marriage or a birth.
Some people choose to go with certificates as their final and only proofs. Others , who may live outside of a country or parish region may choose an online search solution. Ultimately it comes down to what level of proof you are willing to accept.
Most of all enjoy the search and use a reputable Family History site like ohh say ohh I hear Rootschat is a good one

But be careful. The internet sometimes tells lies. Just saying
Good luck
Genealogy-Its a family thing
Paternal: Gibbins,McNamara, Jenkins, Schumann, Inwood, Sheehan, Quinlan, Tierney, Cole
Maternal: Munn, Simpson , Brighton, Clayfield, Westmacott, Corbell, Hatherell, Blacksell/Blackstone, Boothey , Muirhead
Son: Bull, Kneebone, Lehmann, Cronin, Fowler, Yates, Biglands, Rix, Carpenter, Pethick, Carrick, Male, London, Jacka, Tilbrook, Scott, Hampshire, Buckley
Brickwalls- Schumann, Simpson,Westmacott/Wennicot
Scott, Cronin
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