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This is a bibliographic essay of compiled records for doing Mid-South Research, which includes Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. | This is a bibliographic essay of compiled records for doing Mid-South Research, which includes Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.<br> | ||
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The research methods used for doing research in the mid-south are much the same as would be used for doing research in any area of America. Of course, there will always be variables. The decision of what records to use will be based on time lines, historical background, and the culture and makeup of the people who settled in the area you are researching. What is important to know, is that no matter where your research begins, it should always begin with compiled records. | The research methods used for doing research in the mid-south are much the same as would be used for doing research in any area of America. Of course, there will always be variables. The decision of what records to use will be based on time lines, historical background, and the culture and makeup of the people who settled in the area you are researching. What is important to know, is that no matter where your research begins, it should always begin with compiled records. | ||
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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. | 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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