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Then if you are looking for compiled records of a certain ethnic group you could use a publication such as ''Who was Who among the Southern Indians, a Genealogical Notebook, 1698-1907'' by Don Martini (Falkner, Mississippi: The author, c1998). It is in alphabetical order by surname. It is a comprehensive guide to the prominent leaders of the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Creek Indian tribes and the relatives/possible relatives of those leaders. The information for each individual varies from as little as a sentence to half a page. This publication is very interesting reading and has some valuable information. | Then if you are looking for compiled records of a certain ethnic group you could use a publication such as ''Who was Who among the Southern Indians, a Genealogical Notebook, 1698-1907'' by Don Martini (Falkner, Mississippi: The author, c1998). It is in alphabetical order by surname. It is a comprehensive guide to the prominent leaders of the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Creek Indian tribes and the relatives/possible relatives of those leaders. The information for each individual varies from as little as a sentence to half a page. This publication is very interesting reading and has some valuable information. | ||
After a place of residence has been established, compiled records specific to an area of interest should be the next step in the research process. Many records are available at the state level as well as the county and township level. [[Image: | After a place of residence has been established, compiled records specific to an area of interest should be the next step in the research process. Many records are available at the state level as well as the county and township level. | ||
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The purpose of the rest of this paper will be to take a look at some of those compiled records. Under each state are examples of historical, military, ethnic, and religious publications which contain compiled records, as well as a few examples of periodicals. By far not complete, this was intended to give the reader a glimpse into the many publications available which contain compiled records. | The purpose of the rest of this paper will be to take a look at some of those compiled records. Under each state are examples of historical, military, ethnic, and religious publications which contain compiled records, as well as a few examples of periodicals. By far not complete, this was intended to give the reader a glimpse into the many publications available which contain compiled records. | ||