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These can save you valuable time and often provide excellent information. For example, if you were researching the Pierce family, you may find a book or magazine article about your family, such as the [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/2571878&referer=brief_results ''Pierce Genealogy: Being the Record of the Posterity of Thomas Pierce'']. | These can save you valuable time and often provide excellent information. For example, if you were researching the Pierce family, you may find a book or magazine article about your family, such as the [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/2571878&referer=brief_results ''Pierce Genealogy: Being the Record of the Posterity of Thomas Pierce'']. | ||
Many records containing previous research are described in the “[[ | Many records containing previous research are described in the “[[United_States_Biography|Biography]],” “[[United States Genealogy|Genealogy]],” “[[United States History|History]],” “[[United States Periodicals|Periodicals]],” and “[[United States Societies|Societies]]” sections of the article. Remember, however, that the information in these sources is secondary and may need to be verified by original records. | ||
=== Original Documents === | === Original Documents === | ||