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''[[Brazil Genealogy|Brazil]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[Brazil Genealogy|Brazil]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Brazil Genealogy|Genealogy]]'' | ||
[[Image:Brazil 220px-BRA orthographic svg.png|thumb|right|153x140px | [[Image:Brazil 220px-BRA orthographic svg.png|thumb|right|153x140px]]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. Include pedigree charts, compiled information on families, correspondence, ancestor lists, research 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 and verified for accuracy. | ||
Additional sources of genealogy for noble families in Brazil are described in [[Brazil Nobility]]. | Additional sources of genealogy for noble families in Brazil are described in [[Brazil Nobility]]. | ||
=== [[Image:Brazil 800px-Rio Corcovado Pain de Sucre.jpg|thumb|right|180x180px | === [[Image:Brazil 800px-Rio Corcovado Pain de Sucre.jpg|thumb|right|180x180px]]Major Collections and Databases === | ||
The Family History Library has several sources that contain previous research or can lead you to others who are interested in sharing family information. These sources include: | The Family History Library has several sources that contain previous research or can lead you to others who are interested in sharing family information. These sources include: | ||
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If you find your surname in any of the sources described in this section, determine whether the entry actually pertains to your family. All persons with the same surname are not necessarily related. Often you will have to do some original research before you can connect your ancestry to families listed in these sources. See also [[Brazil Societies]]. | If you find your surname in any of the sources described in this section, determine whether the entry actually pertains to your family. All persons with the same surname are not necessarily related. Often you will have to do some original research before you can connect your ancestry to families listed in these sources. See also [[Brazil Societies]]. | ||
Albery, Alan. The Unreturning Prodigal: George Venn Wakeford. George Venn Wakeford, born 1799, one of Nathaniel and Jenny Wakeford's six children, whe went to Brazil in 1823. The author found letters written by George in amongst papers relation to Oakley Hall Estate, between Oakley and Dean 6 miles west of Basingstoke. George changed his surname to Wilson, while in Brazil. Article tells of family history of Wakefords and part of George's life. Article dating from 1767-1976. <br> | Albery, Alan. The Unreturning Prodigal: George Venn Wakeford. George Venn Wakeford, born 1799, one of Nathaniel and Jenny Wakeford's six children, whe went to Brazil in 1823. The author found letters written by George in amongst papers relation to Oakley Hall Estate, between Oakley and Dean 6 miles west of Basingstoke. George changed his surname to Wilson, while in Brazil. Article tells of family history of Wakefords and part of George's life. Article dating from 1767-1976. <br> | ||
=== Computer Networks and Bulletin Boards === | === Computer Networks and Bulletin Boards === | ||
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[[Category:Brazil]] | [[Category:Brazil]][[Category:Compiled Genealogies]] | ||