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Gazetteers and topographical dictionaries are not the only sources for information about placenames.<br> | Gazetteers and topographical dictionaries are not the only sources for information about placenames.<br> | ||
For more sources, see Tip 1.<br> | For more sources, see Tip 1.<br> | ||
==== Step 3. Obtain a copy of a gazetteer. ==== | ==== Step 3. Obtain a copy of a gazetteer. ==== | ||
<br> You may find gazetteers at:<br>• [[Family History Centers]].<br>• The [[Family History Library]].<br>• Other archives and libraries.<br> ==== Step 4 ====. | |||
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Search the gazetteer for the place-name.<br> | |||
If you cannot find the place in a gazetteer or other place-name source, see Tip 2.<br>Step 5. Copy the information and note the source.<br> | Once you have obtained a copy of a gazetteer, look for the name of the place where your ancestor lived. Information in gazetteers is arranged alphabetically by the place-name.<br> If you cannot find the place in a gazetteer or other place-name source, see Tip 2.<br> | ||
Copy the information about the place-name onto family group sheets, a pedigree chart, and in | ==== Step 5.==== | ||
Be sure to write down the source of the information on a research log, including any library call numbers. Be specific when writing down this information. If you should ever need to look at the source again, your documentation will show where to find it in the record. If anyone else should consult your research, they will also see where the source is located. Your research log will serve as a guide to your research.<br> | <br> | ||
Copy the information and note the source.<br> | |||
Copy the information about the place-name onto family group sheets, a pedigree chart, and in your notes. Some of the information may not seem helpful at this time but may be important in future research. You may want to make a photocopy of the information directly from the source.<br> Be sure to write down the source of the information on a research log, including any library call numbers. Be specific when writing down this information. If you should ever need to look at the source again, your documentation will show where to find it in the record. If anyone else should consult your research, they will also see where the source is located. Your research log will serve as a guide to your research.<br> | |||
=== Tips === | === Tips === | ||
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