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'''Ancestral File.'''The Family History Library has developed a computer database of family information called Ancestral File. You are invited to contribute information or corrections to Ancestral File. For more information, see Using Ancestral File Resource Guide (34113) and Contributing to Ancestral File (34029). | '''Ancestral File.'''The Family History Library has developed a computer database of family information called Ancestral File. You are invited to contribute information or corrections to Ancestral File. For more information, see Using Ancestral File Resource Guide (34113) and Contributing to Ancestral File (34029). | ||
'''Family Group Records Collection.''' More than eight million microfilmed family group record forms are in the Family Group Records Collection, including many Scottish families. The collection has two major sections: The Archive Section and the Patron Section. You can find the film numbers for both sections in the Author/Title Search of the | '''Family Group Records Collection.''' More than eight million microfilmed family group record forms are in the Family Group Records Collection, including many Scottish families. The collection has two major sections: The Archive Section and the Patron Section. You can find the film numbers for both sections in the Author/Title Search of the FamilySearch Catalog on microfiche under FAMILY GROUP RECORDS COLLECTION. | ||
'''Smith’s Inventory of Genealogical Sources in the Family History Library.''' Scotland is a subject index to items likely not listed in the | '''Smith’s Inventory of Genealogical Sources in the Family History Library.''' Scotland is a subject index to items likely not listed in the FamilySearch Catalog but which can be found in selected periodicals, books, and films in the library’s collection (Family History Library{{FHL|941 D23s|disp=book 941 D23s, 34 vols; fiche 6110528 in 18 parts).}} | ||
=== Family Histories === | === Family Histories === | ||
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Ferguson, Joan P.S. ''Scottish Family Histories.'' Edinburgh: National Library of Scotland, 1986. (Family History Library {{FHL|941 D23f|disp=book Ref. 941 D23f}}.) This book lists over 3,200 family histories. | Ferguson, Joan P.S. ''Scottish Family Histories.'' Edinburgh: National Library of Scotland, 1986. (Family History Library {{FHL|941 D23f|disp=book Ref. 941 D23f}}.) This book lists over 3,200 family histories. | ||
You can also find family histories by using the Surname Search of the | You can also find family histories by using the Surname Search of the FamilySearch Catalog. However, the catalog lists only the major surnames discussed in each history. | ||
The Family History Library has some genealogical collections for Scottish families, including published and unpublished collections of family histories and lineages, research files of prominent genealogists, and a few surname indexes. You can find other genealogical information on families by using the Locality Search of the | The Family History Library has some genealogical collections for Scottish families, including published and unpublished collections of family histories and lineages, research files of prominent genealogists, and a few surname indexes. You can find other genealogical information on families by using the Locality Search of the FamilySearch Catalog. Look under the following headings: | ||
GREAT BRITAIN - GENEALOGY | GREAT BRITAIN - GENEALOGY | ||