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== Introduction  ==
== Introduction  ==


There are many family history websites that can help a beginner with their research. This article will list websites that can be used at the Family History Library, Family History Centers, from home, or wherever one has access to the Internet such as cyber cafes or libraries.  
There are many family history web sites that can help a beginner with their research. This article will list websites that can be used at the Family History Library, Family History Centers, from home, or wherever one has access to the Internet such as cyber cafes or libraries.  


== Electronic Family Trees and Family Websites  ==
== Electronic Family Trees and Family Websites  ==
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== Research Aids  ==
== Research Aids  ==


3. [https://wiki.familysearch.org FamilySearch Wiki]: The FamilySearch research Wiki is similar to Wikipedia in nature. It is a place to search for any genealogical information to help you with your research. This page is a part of the FamilySearch Wiki.<br>
3. [https://wiki.familysearch.org FamilySearch Wiki]: The FamilySearch research Wiki is similar to Wikipedia in nature. It is a place to search for any genealogical information to help you with your research. This page is a part of the FamilySearch Wiki.<br>4. [http://familyhistory.byu.edu/resources/tutorials/tutorials.html BYU Guides and Tutorials]:
4. [http://familyhistory.byu.edu/resources/tutorials/tutorials.html BYU Guides and Tutorials]:
 
== Genealogical Directories ==
 
5. [[www.progenealogists.com/resources.htm|ProGenealogists]]:
 
6. [[www.cyndislist.com|Cyndi's List<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1260565416542_253" />]]: Select a location, then select a category of records and scroll to the record.
 
7.&nbsp;[http://academic-genealogy.com Family Genealogy and History Internet Education Directory]:
 
8. [http://home.att.net/~wee-monster/vitalrecords.html A genealogy guide for finding vital records]:
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