Research two generations of your family tree

What the Freelancer needs to start the work

Primary person (starting individual)
* Full name (including maiden name if applicable)
* Date of birth (or estimated year)
* Place of birth
* Date and place of death (if known)
* Spouse(s) name(s)
* Parents’ names (if known)

Research objective
* What do they want to discover?
* Parents?
* Grandparents?
* Verify family stories?
* Find birthplace?
* Confirm relationships?

Known family information
* Names of siblings (if known)
* Children’s names (if relevant)
* Family religion or denomination
* Occupations (if known)

Locations
* Cities, counties, provinces/states, and countries where the family lived
* Approximate dates they lived there

Existing research
* Family tree (GEDCOM, Ancestry, MyHeritage, etc.)
* Copies of birth, marriage, or death certificates
* Census records
* Family Bible entries
* Photos with names/dates
* Obituaries
* Military records
* Immigration documents

Research limitations
* Are there any branches they do not want researched?
* Any living individuals to exclude?