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''[[Jewish Genealogy Research|Jewish Genealogy]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Jewish_Genealogy|Genealogy]]''<br> | ''[[Jewish Genealogy Research|Jewish Genealogy]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Jewish_Genealogy|Genealogy]]''<br> | ||
The term genealogy is used in this article and in the | The term genealogy is used in this article and in the FamilySearch Catalog to describe a variety of records containing compiled family information. These records are often gathered by individuals, other researchers, societies, or archives. They may include pedigree charts, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. Genealogies can be a time-saving source of information, but they must be carefully evaluated for accuracy. | ||
=== Major Collections and Databases === | === Major Collections and Databases === | ||
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Freedman, Chaim. Eliyahu’s Branches: the Descendants of the Vilna Gaon (of Blessed and Saintly Memory) and His Family. Teaneck, NJ: Avotaynu, 1997. (FHL book 947.5/V1 D2f.) | Freedman, Chaim. Eliyahu’s Branches: the Descendants of the Vilna Gaon (of Blessed and Saintly Memory) and His Family. Teaneck, NJ: Avotaynu, 1997. (FHL book 947.5/V1 D2f.) | ||
The Family History Library has many published Jewish family histories contributed by Jewish genealogists throughout the world. To find family histories in the Library, look for the family name in the Surname Search of the | The Family History Library has many published Jewish family histories contributed by Jewish genealogists throughout the world. To find family histories in the Library, look for the family name in the Surname Search of the FamilySearch Catalog. Also consult bibliographies of Jewish genealogies such as: | ||
Zubatsky, David S. and Irwin M. Berent. Sourcebook for Jewish Genealogies and Family Histories. Teaneck, N.J.: Avotaynu, 1996. (FHL book 296 Z81s.) | Zubatsky, David S. and Irwin M. Berent. Sourcebook for Jewish Genealogies and Family Histories. Teaneck, N.J.: Avotaynu, 1996. (FHL book 296 Z81s.) | ||
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*http://genforum.genealogy.com/ | *http://genforum.genealogy.com/ | ||
The Family History Library has many of the sources discussed in this section. Check for these records in the | The Family History Library has many of the sources discussed in this section. Check for these records in the FamilySearch Catalog. | ||
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[[Category:Jews |Genealogy]] | [[Category:Jews |Genealogy]] | ||