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''Smith’s Inventory of Genealogical Sources'', by Frank Smith. This source is available in binders and on microfiche at the [[Family History Library]]. (FHL fiche 6110526 for England; 6110527 for Ireland; 6110528 for Scotland; and 6110529 for Wales. Each fiche has several parts.) This source: | ''Smith’s Inventory of Genealogical Sources'', by Frank Smith. This source is available in binders and on microfiche at the [[Family History Library]]. (FHL fiche 6110526 for England; 6110527 for Ireland; 6110528 for Scotland; and 6110529 for Wales. Each fiche has several parts.) This source: | ||
*Covers all the counties of [[England]], [[Ireland Genealogy|Ireland]], [[Scotland Genealogy|Scotland]], and [[Wales Genealogy|Wales]]. | *Covers all the counties of [[England Genealogy|England]], [[Ireland Genealogy|Ireland]], [[Scotland Genealogy|Scotland]], and [[Wales Genealogy|Wales]]. | ||
*Contains references to obscure genealogical information found in numerous printed sources in the library. | *Contains references to obscure genealogical information found in numerous printed sources in the library. | ||
*Contains references to thousands of pedigrees and other information not otherwise found in the [[FamilySearch Catalog]]. | *Contains references to thousands of pedigrees and other information not otherwise found in the [[FamilySearch Catalog]]. | ||
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'''Family History Societies in Britain'''. These societies: | '''Family History Societies in Britain'''. These societies: | ||
*Exist in every county in [[England]] and in most regions of [[Scotland Genealogy|Scotland]], [[Ireland Genealogy|Ireland]], [[Wales Genealogy|Wales]], and the [[Isle of Man Genealogy|Isle of Man]]. They are concerned with research into the history of families who lived in their areas. | *Exist in every county in [[England Genealogy|England]] and in most regions of [[Scotland Genealogy|Scotland]], [[Ireland Genealogy|Ireland]], [[Wales Genealogy|Wales]], and the [[Isle of Man Genealogy|Isle of Man]]. They are concerned with research into the history of families who lived in their areas. | ||
*Publish journals that contain genealogical information which is helpful in research. (To locate journals, look in the catalog under [LOCALITY], - GENEALOGY - SOCIETIES - PERIODICALS.) | *Publish journals that contain genealogical information which is helpful in research. (To locate journals, look in the catalog under [LOCALITY], - GENEALOGY - SOCIETIES - PERIODICALS.) | ||
*Publish lists of their members and the genealogical interests of those members. | *Publish lists of their members and the genealogical interests of those members. | ||
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Once you know the place of origin of your British ancestors and have searched all previous research sources, you may want to search original records such as birth, marriage, death, census, or probate records. To determine which records to search and how to use them, ask a librarian for assistance. You may wish to review some of the following research guides first. | Once you know the place of origin of your British ancestors and have searched all previous research sources, you may want to search original records such as birth, marriage, death, census, or probate records. To determine which records to search and how to use them, ask a librarian for assistance. You may wish to review some of the following research guides first. | ||
*''[[England]]'' | *''[[England Genealogy|England]]'' | ||
*''[[Ireland Genealogy|Ireland]]'' | *''[[Ireland Genealogy|Ireland]]'' | ||
*''[[Scotland Genealogy|Scotland]]'' | *''[[Scotland Genealogy|Scotland]]'' | ||