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{{Template:Under_construction2}}''[[North America]] [[File:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United_States|United States]]''{{Template:Country-sidebar-upgrade}}Guide to '''United States genealogy.''' Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records. | |||
==Country Information== | |||
The United States of America is made up of fifty states, one federal district (District of Columbia) and five territories. | |||
==Getting Started == | |||
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<h3>Getting Started with "Country" Research</h3> | |||
Links to articles on getting started with United States research. | |||
*[[How to Find Birth Records]] | |||
*[[How to Find Marriage Records]] | |||
*[[How to Find Death Records]] | |||
*[[Research Strategies]] | |||
:[[United States Upgrade2#More United States Research Strategies|''See More Research Strategies'']] | |||
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<h3>"Country" Research Tools</h3> | |||
Links to articles and websites that assist in United States research. | |||
*[[Record Finder]] | |||
*[Boundary Changes Maps] | |||
*[[Archives and Libraries]] | |||
:[[United States Upgrade2#More United States Research Tools|''See More Research Tools'']] | |||
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=="Country" Clickable Map== | |||
Genealogy records are kept on the state level in the United States. Click on a state below to go to the state Wiki article listing more information. | |||
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==States== | |||
Genealogy records are kept on the state level in the United States. Click on a state below to go to the state Wiki article listing more information. | |||
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*[[Image:Alabama flag.png|border|22x15px|Alabama flag.png]] [[Alabama|Alabama]] | |||
*[[Image:Alaska flag.png|border|22x15px|Alaska flag.png]] [[Alaska Genealogy|Alaska]] | |||
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*[[Image:Hawaii flag.png|border|22x11px|Hawaii flag.png]] [[Hawaii|Hawaii]] | |||
*[[Image:Idaho flag.png|border|22x18px|Idaho flag.png]] [[Idaho|Idaho]] | |||
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*[[Image:Massachusetts flag.png|border|22x13px|Massachusetts flag.png]] [[Massachusetts|Massachusetts]] | |||
*[[Image:Michigan flag.png|border|22x15px|Michigan flag.png]] [[Michigan|Michigan]] | |||
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*[[Image:New Mexico flag.png|border|22x15px|New Mexico flag.png]] [[New Mexico|New Mexico]] | |||
*[[Image:New York flag.png|border|22x11px|New York flag.png]] [[New York|New York]] | |||
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*[[Image:South Dakota flag.png|border|22x13px|South Dakota flag.png]] [[South Dakota|South Dakota]] | |||
*[[Image:Tennessee flag.png|border|22x13px|Tennessee flag.png]] [[Tennessee|Tennessee]] | |||
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==Territories and Federal District== | |||
There are five territories and one federal district under the jurisdiction of the United States. | |||
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*[[Image:American Samoa flag.png|border|22x11px|American Samoa flag.png]] [[American Samoa|American Samoa]] | |||
*[[Image:District of Columbia flag.png|border|22x11px|District of Columbia flag.png]] [[District of Columbia|District of Columbia]] | |||
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*[[Image:Guam flag.png|border|22x13px|Guam flag.png]] [[Guam|Guam]] | |||
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*[[Image:Northern Mariana Islands flag.png|border|22x11px|Northern Mariana Islands flag.png]] [[Northern Mariana Islands|Northern Mariana Islands]] | |||
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*[[Image:Puerto Rico flag.png|border|22x15px|Puerto Rico flag.png]] [[Puerto Rico|Puerto Rico]] | |||
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*[[Image:Virgin Islands flag.png|border|22x14px|Virgin Islands flag.png]] [[U.S. Virgin Islands|Virgin Islands]] | |||
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==Former Territories== | |||
There are six former territories of the United States. | |||
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*[[Image:Cuba flag.png|border|22x11px|Cuba flag.png]] [[Cuba|Cuba]] | |||
*[[Image:Marshall Islands flag.png|border|22x12px|Marshall Islands flag.png]] [[Marshall Islands|Marshall Islands]] | |||
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*[[Image:Micronesia, Federated States of, flag.png|border|22x12px|Micronesia, Federated States of, flag.png]] [[Micronesia|Micronesia]] | |||
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*[[Image:Palau flag.png|border|22x14px|Palau flag.png]] [[Palau|Palau]] | |||
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*[[Image:Panama canal zone flag.png|border|22x13px|Panama canal zone flag.png]] [[Panama Canal Zone|Panama Canal Zone]] | |||
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*[[Image:Philippines flag.png|border|22x11px|Philippines flag.png]] [[Philippines|Philippines]] | |||
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==More United States Research Strategies== | |||
Research strategies give guidance on how to research or what records to search for first. Below are additional research strategy Wiki articles for the United States. | |||
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==More "Country" Research Tools== | |||
Research tools can include resources that assist in locating correct records to search and determining the correct locality to search in. Below are links and Wiki articles to research tools in the United States. | |||
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==FamilySearch Resources== | |||
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in resourcing your family. | |||
*[[Genealogy Help on Facebook|Facebook Communities]] - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research | |||
*[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/home.html Learning Center] - Online genealogy courses | |||
*[https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records] | |||
*[https://familysearch.org/ask/help#localResource Family History Center locator map] | |||
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