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For a list of the sources, see:  
For a list of the sources, see:  


[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=432055&disp=A+Key+to+survey+reports+and+microfilm+of&columns=*,0,0 ''A Key to Survey Reports and Microfilm of the Virginia Colonial Records Project'']. Richmond: Virginia State Library and Archives, 1990. [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=432055&disp=A+Key+to+survey+reports+and+microfilm+of%20%20&columns=*,0,0 (Family History Library book 975.5 H23k)]
[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=432055&disp=A+Key+to+survey+reports+and+microfilm+of&columns=*,0,0 ''A Key to Survey Reports and Microfilm of the Virginia Colonial Records Project'']. Richmond: Virginia State Library and Archives, 1990. [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=432055&disp=A+Key+to+survey+reports+and+microfilm+of%20%20&columns=*,0,0 (Family History Library book 975.5 H23k)]  


Also see the Library of Virginia "[http://ajax.lva.lib.va.us/F/?func=file&file_name=find-b-clas27&local_base=CLAS27 Basic Search: Virginia Colonial Records Project]" online database index at http://ajax.lva.lib.va.us/F/?func=file&file_name=find-b-clas27&local_base=CLAS27.  
Also see the Library of Virginia "[http://ajax.lva.lib.va.us/F/?func=file&file_name=find-b-clas27&local_base=CLAS27 Basic Search: Virginia Colonial Records Project]" online database index at http://ajax.lva.lib.va.us/F/?func=file&file_name=find-b-clas27&local_base=CLAS27.  
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[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=294139&disp=Genealogical+notes+ [collection]&columns=*,0,0 '''Genealogical Notes''' (Collection)]. This is a collection of typewritten and handwritten genealogical manuscripts by many different researchers. They were filmed at the Library of Virginia [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=029883 (Family History Library films 029883-89).] The manuscripts are arranged alphabetically by surname. The records of each family are also listed in the Surname Search of the Family History Library Catalog.  
[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=294139&disp=Genealogical+notes+ [collection]&columns=*,0,0 '''Genealogical Notes''' (Collection)]. This is a collection of typewritten and handwritten genealogical manuscripts by many different researchers. They were filmed at the Library of Virginia [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=029883 (Family History Library films 029883-89).] The manuscripts are arranged alphabetically by surname. The records of each family are also listed in the Surname Search of the Family History Library Catalog.  


=== Printing Your Family History ===
=== Printing Your Family History ===


Pulling together a family history is without question one of the most rewarding activities you can do. The end product will provide a wonderful depository for family stories, traditions, and other memories. The fruits of your labors will be appreciated for years to come.
Pulling together a family history is without question one of the most rewarding activities you can do. The end product will provide a wonderful depository for family stories, traditions, and other memories. The fruits of your labors will be appreciated for years to come.  


[http://pmpc.byu.edu/Copy/family_history/index.php Brigham Young University's Print and Mail Production Center] offers facilities and consultants to assist genealogists in printing their family histories. Their consultants can answer questions regarding formatting, layout, scanning photos, and can assist in the printing process.
[http://pmpc.byu.edu/Copy/family_history/index.php Brigham Young University's Print and Mail Production Center] offers facilities and consultants to assist genealogists in printing their family histories. Their consultants can answer questions regarding formatting, layout, scanning photos, and can assist in the printing process.  


Print and Mail Production Center's facilities include state of the art digital printing equipment, offset presses, and a full service bindery.
Print and Mail Production Center's facilities include state of the art digital printing equipment, offset presses, and a full service bindery.  


See also [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/A_Guide_to_Printing_Your_Family_History A Guide To Printing Your Family History]
See also [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/A_Guide_to_Printing_Your_Family_History A Guide To Printing Your Family History]  


=== Published Collections, Indexes, and Guides  ===
=== Published Collections, Indexes, and Guides  ===


Some helpful indexes to many published accounts of families are in the books by Stuart Brown, Robert Stewart, Earl Swem (see below), and P. G. Wardell (see the “Biography” section of this outline). Useful published sources include:  
Some helpful indexes to many published accounts of families are in the books by Stuart Brown, Robert Stewart, Earl Swem (see below), and P. G. Wardell (see [[Virginia Biography]]). Useful published sources include:  


Fleet, Beverley. [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=616706&disp=Virginia+colonial+abstracts&columns=*,0,0 ''Virginia Colonial Abstracts'']. 34 volumes in 3. 1937-1949. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1988. [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=975.5+N2fb+ (Family History Library book 975.5 N2fb 1988]; some volumes are on microfilms: see Virginia Colonial Abstracts in the Author/Title Catalog.) Includes court, land, probate, vital, tax, and militia records with indexes.  
Fleet, Beverley. [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=616706&disp=Virginia+colonial+abstracts&columns=*,0,0 ''Virginia Colonial Abstracts'']. 34 volumes in 3. 1937-1949. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1988. [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=975.5+N2fb+ (Family History Library book 975.5 N2fb 1988]; some volumes are on microfilms: see Virginia Colonial Abstracts in the Author/Title Catalog.) Includes court, land, probate, vital, tax, and militia records with indexes.  
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Jester, Annie Lash, and Martha Woodruff Hiden. [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=630339&disp=Adventurers+of+purse+and+person,+Virgi&columns=*,0,0 ''Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5'']. Third Edition. 1956. Reprint, n.l.: Order of the First Families of Virginia, 1607-1624/5, 1987. [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=975.5+H2j+ (Family History Library book 975.5 H2j 1987.)] In addition to listing early settlers, this book has detailed genealogical information on their descendants to 1700.  
Jester, Annie Lash, and Martha Woodruff Hiden. [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=630339&disp=Adventurers+of+purse+and+person,+Virgi&columns=*,0,0 ''Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5'']. Third Edition. 1956. Reprint, n.l.: Order of the First Families of Virginia, 1607-1624/5, 1987. [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=975.5+H2j+ (Family History Library book 975.5 H2j 1987.)] In addition to listing early settlers, this book has detailed genealogical information on their descendants to 1700.  


Wardell, Patrick G. [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=428083&disp=Virginians+&+West+Virginians,+1607%2&columns=*,0,0 ''Virginians & West Virginians, 1670-1870'']. Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, 1986. (Family History Library book 975 D2wp.) This includes genealogical information abstracted from History of Virginia (see the “History” section of this outline).  
Wardell, Patrick G. [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=428083&disp=Virginians+&+West+Virginians,+1607%2&columns=*,0,0 ''Virginians & West Virginians, 1670-1870'']. Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, 1986. (Family History Library book 975 D2wp.) This includes genealogical information abstracted from History of Virginia (see [[Virginia History]]).  


Rider, Fremont, ed. [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=193375&disp=The+American+genealogical-biographical&columns=*,0,0 ''American Genealogical- Biographical Index'']. Volumes 1-186+. Middletown, Connecticut: Godfrey Memorial Library, 1952-. (Family History Library book 973 D22am ser. 2; on 31 Family History Library films beginning with 1698167.) An earlier version of 48 volumes was published as [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=152434&disp=The+American+genealogical+index&columns=*,0,0 ''The American Genealogical Index, 1942-1951'']. Over four million brief citations (name, date, and source) to manuscripts, periodicals, and books. The earlier version had reference to 350 sources that have been included in the second version. The second version has consulted an additional 500 sources. Emphasis is on eastern states. There is a [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=956104&disp=American+genealogical+-+biographical+i&columns=*,0,0 compact disc edition], and an [http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3599 Internet index]at Ancestry as well.  
Rider, Fremont, ed. [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=193375&disp=The+American+genealogical-biographical&columns=*,0,0 ''American Genealogical- Biographical Index'']. Volumes 1-186+. Middletown, Connecticut: Godfrey Memorial Library, 1952-. (Family History Library book 973 D22am ser. 2; on 31 Family History Library films beginning with 1698167.) An earlier version of 48 volumes was published as [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=152434&disp=The+American+genealogical+index&columns=*,0,0 ''The American Genealogical Index, 1942-1951'']. Over four million brief citations (name, date, and source) to manuscripts, periodicals, and books. The earlier version had reference to 350 sources that have been included in the second version. The second version has consulted an additional 500 sources. Emphasis is on eastern states. There is a [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=956104&disp=American+genealogical+-+biographical+i&columns=*,0,0 compact disc edition], and an [http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3599 Internet index]at Ancestry as well.  
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To help interpret citations and locate the original sources, use the colored pages in some volumes or use the book:  
To help interpret citations and locate the original sources, use the colored pages in some volumes or use the book:  


Clark, Patricia L., and Dorothy Huntsman, eds. [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=655803&disp=Key+title+index+to+the+American+genealog&columns=*,0,0 ''''Key Title Index to the American Genealogical-Biographical Index''<nowiki>: Register of Family History Library Call Numbers</nowiki>''''']. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=655803&disp=Key+title+index+to+the+American+genealog%20%20&columns=*,0,0 (Family History Library book 973 D22am index; film 1698167 item 4; fiche 6088377.)] Shows sources that are at the Family History Library and their call numbers. Many genealogies have also been published in periodicals (see the “Periodicals” section of this outline).  
Clark, Patricia L., and Dorothy Huntsman, eds. [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=655803&disp=Key+title+index+to+the+American+genealog&columns=*,0,0 ''''Key Title Index to the American Genealogical-Biographical Index''<nowiki>: Register of Family History Library Call Numbers</nowiki>''''']. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=655803&disp=Key+title+index+to+the+American+genealog%20%20&columns=*,0,0 (Family History Library book 973 D22am index; film 1698167 item 4; fiche 6088377.)] Shows sources that are at the Family History Library and their call numbers. Many genealogies have also been published in periodicals (see [[Virginia Periodicals]]).  


'''Online Sources'''<br>
'''Online Sources'''<br>
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Library of Virginia "[http://ajax.lva.lib.va.us/F/?func=file&file_name=find-b-clas27&local_base=CLAS27 Basic Search: Virginia Colonial Records Project]" online database index at http://ajax.lva.lib.va.us/F/?func=file&amp;file_name=find-b-clas27&amp;local_base=CLAS27.<br>
Library of Virginia "[http://ajax.lva.lib.va.us/F/?func=file&file_name=find-b-clas27&local_base=CLAS27 Basic Search: Virginia Colonial Records Project]" online database index at http://ajax.lva.lib.va.us/F/?func=file&amp;file_name=find-b-clas27&amp;local_base=CLAS27.<br>


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