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This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Iowa]]. As you read the Iowa Wiki pages, also study the [[United States]] Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records. | This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Iowa]]. As you read the Iowa Wiki pages, also study the [[United States]] Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records. | ||
== Strategy for Using These Wiki Pages == | |||
Before using these Iowa Wiki pages, you need to decide what you would like to learn about one of your ancestors, such as a birth date or a maiden name. | Before using these Iowa Wiki pages, you need to decide what you would like to learn about one of your ancestors, such as a birth date or a maiden name. | ||
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This set of Iowa Wiki pages refers to many other pages or sites that may help you in your research. Their titles are in blue or purple. | This set of Iowa Wiki pages refers to many other pages or sites that may help you in your research. Their titles are in blue or purple. | ||
== Use Large Databases Early in Your Research == | |||
An important starting strategy is to search large Internet databases for information about a selected ancestor. For example, search databases listed in [[Major Databases for Beginning United States Research]]. | An important starting strategy is to search large Internet databases for information about a selected ancestor. For example, search databases listed in [[Major Databases for Beginning United States Research]]. | ||