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The term genealogy is used in this Wiki article and in the | The term genealogy is used in this Wiki article and in the FamilySearch Catalog to describe a variety of records containing family information gathered by individuals, other researchers, societies, or archives. These records may include pedigree charts, compiled information on families, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These can be excellent sources of information that can save you valuable time. Because they are compiled from other sources of information, they must be carefully evaluated for accuracy. | ||
==Online Genealogical Resources== | ==Online Genealogical Resources== | ||
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'''''Ancestral File.''''' This file contains family history information linked in family groups and pedigrees. The file contains the names of over 36 million persons. | '''''Ancestral File.''''' This file contains family history information linked in family groups and pedigrees. The file contains the names of over 36 million persons. | ||
'''''Family Group Records Collection. ''''' More than eight million family group record forms have been microfilmed in the Family Group Records Collection. This includes many Argentinian families. There are two major sections: the Archive Section and the Patrons Section. The film numbers for both sections are listed in the Author/Title section of the | '''''Family Group Records Collection. ''''' More than eight million family group record forms have been microfilmed in the Family Group Records Collection. This includes many Argentinian families. There are two major sections: the Archive Section and the Patrons Section. The film numbers for both sections are listed in the Author/Title section of the FamilySearch Catalog under family group records collection. | ||
'''''Family Histories. '''''Some Argentinian families have produced histories or newsletters that may include genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These usually include several generations of the family. The Family History Library has a few published Argentinian family histories. Copies at the Family History Library are listed in the Surname section of the | '''''Family Histories. '''''Some Argentinian families have produced histories or newsletters that may include genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These usually include several generations of the family. The Family History Library has a few published Argentinian family histories. Copies at the Family History Library are listed in the Surname section of the FamilySearch Catalog. Not every name found in a published family history will be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog. Only the major surnames discussed in the family history are included in the catalog. | ||
Unpublished family histories are sometimes found in the possession of private individuals in Argentina. These private individuals may have collected a variety of unpublished records pertaining to their own families. But such materials are generally inaccessible for research unless you can establish contact with the appropriate individuals. | Unpublished family histories are sometimes found in the possession of private individuals in Argentina. These private individuals may have collected a variety of unpublished records pertaining to their own families. But such materials are generally inaccessible for research unless you can establish contact with the appropriate individuals. | ||
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=== Additional Collections at the Family History Library === | === Additional Collections at the Family History Library === | ||
Genealogical collections are listed in the | Genealogical collections are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog by doing a '''[https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog Place Search]''' under: | ||
ARGENTINA - GENEALOGY | ARGENTINA - GENEALOGY | ||