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*[http://www.geni.com/projects/Families-of-the-Philippines/415 Families of the Philippines] | *[http://www.geni.com/projects/Families-of-the-Philippines/415 Families of the Philippines] | ||
*[http://barbsnow.net/Philippines.html Filipino Ancestors] | *[http://barbsnow.net/Philippines.html Filipino Ancestors] | ||
*''International Genealogical Index (IGI)'' lists the names of many deceased individuals who lived in the Philippines. This index is on microfiche at the library and at each | *''International Genealogical Index (IGI)'' lists the names of many deceased individuals who lived in the Philippines. This index is on microfiche at the library and at each FamilySearch Center. Although the Philippine records are not yet extensive, the index is growing every year and is a valuable source to check. | ||
=== Family Histories === | === Family Histories === | ||
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A few families have produced histories that may have genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These histories usually tell about several generations of the family. Family histories and genealogies are usually available at larger public libraries and historical societies. | A few families have produced histories that may have genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These histories usually tell about several generations of the family. Family histories and genealogies are usually available at larger public libraries and historical societies. | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has some published Philippine family histories and newsletters. These are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog, Surname section. Only the main surnames in each family history are listed in the catalog. | ||
If you find your surname in one of these histories, try to determine if it is your family. Not all persons with the same surname are related. Often you need to do some research in original records before you can connect your ancestry to families in these histories. | If you find your surname in one of these histories, try to determine if it is your family. Not all persons with the same surname are related. Often you need to do some research in original records before you can connect your ancestry to families in these histories. | ||
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[[Philippines, Civil Registration (Archives Division) - FamilySearch Historical Records|Philippines, Civil Registration (Archives Division) - FamilySearch Historical Records]] | [[Philippines, Civil Registration (Archives Division) - FamilySearch Historical Records|Philippines, Civil Registration (Archives Division) - FamilySearch Historical Records]] | ||
===Chinese Volunteer Association Records=== | |||
These records generally contain information to link family members and identify the place of origin in China. Records are generally written in Chinese characters. | |||
They may also include family histories, memorabilia, and record of membership applications as well as birth, marriage and death registers, ancestral tablets, genealogies, family origin data, relatives. May include other types of Chinese materials such as censuses and immigration records. | |||
These records exist from about 1850 to present. Records may be found in association offices and municipal archives. It is estimated these records cover about 3% of the population. | |||
*[[Chinese in the Philippines#Chinese Clan Association|List of Chinese Clan Associations in the Philippines]] | |||
{{Place|Philippines}} | {{Place|Philippines}} | ||
[[Category:Philippines]][[Category:United States Compiled Genealogies]] | [[Category:Philippines]][[Category:United States Compiled Genealogies]] | ||
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