Starting a new year can be very exciting! It is often a time to review the events of the year that is past and to look forward to making the New Year all it can be. You can make 2010 a milestone year for your family history. You probably already gathered some new information from family over the holidays. You can begin by organizing that new data.

Here are some ideas for your genealogy New Year’s resolutions:

• Get in touch with a living relative.
• Take a class or learn a new research skill.
• Get organized.
• Network by joining a genealogical organization.
• Take time to learn about your ancestors; not just names and dates.
• Share your findings with others.
• Keep a journal of your own life story.
• Update your sources; make sure your research is documented.
• Prioritize your list of ancestors to research.
• Build a budget for your research.