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==== General Sources ==== | ==== General Sources ==== | ||
''Smith’s Inventory of Genealogical Sources'', by Frank Smith. This source is available in binders and on microfiche at the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History Library]. ( | ''Smith’s Inventory of Genealogical Sources'', by Frank Smith. This source is available in binders and on microfiche at the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History Library]. (FS Library fiche 6110526 for England; 6110527 for Ireland; 6110528 for Scotland; and 6110529 for Wales. Each fiche has several parts.) This source: | ||
*Covers all the counties of [[England Genealogy|England]], [[Ireland Genealogy|Ireland]], [[Scotland Genealogy|Scotland]], and [[Wales Genealogy|Wales]]. | *Covers all the counties of [[England Genealogy|England]], [[Ireland Genealogy|Ireland]], [[Scotland Genealogy|Scotland]], and [[Wales Genealogy|Wales]]. | ||
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*Contains references to thousands of pedigrees and other information not otherwise found in the [[FamilySearch Catalog]]. | *Contains references to thousands of pedigrees and other information not otherwise found in the [[FamilySearch Catalog]]. | ||
''The Genealogist’s Guide'', edited by George W. Marshall, 1903. (FS Library book US/CAN Ref 929.142 M356g 1903; film 496451; computer number 336592.) First continuation edited by J. B. Whitmore, 1953. (FS Library book British Ref 929.142 M356g supp.; fiche 6054492; computer number 375591.) Second continuation edited by Geoffrey B. Barrow, 1977. ( | ''The Genealogist’s Guide'', edited by George W. Marshall, 1903. (FS Library book US/CAN Ref 929.142 M356g 1903; film 496451; computer number 336592.) First continuation edited by J. B. Whitmore, 1953. (FS Library book British Ref 929.142 M356g supp.; fiche 6054492; computer number 375591.) Second continuation edited by Geoffrey B. Barrow, 1977. (FS Library fiche 6026284; computer number 008520.) This source is a guide to British family pedigrees in hundreds of published sources, many of which are found in the library’s British collection. | ||
''A Catalogue of British Family Histories'', by T. R. Thomson. 3rd edition, 1976. (FS Library book British Ref 942 A3t 1976; computer number 183050.) This source contains a list of over 2,500 British family histories published before 1975, many of which are in the library’s collection. | ''A Catalogue of British Family Histories'', by T. R. Thomson. 3rd edition, 1976. (FS Library book British Ref 942 A3t 1976; computer number 183050.) This source contains a list of over 2,500 British family histories published before 1975, many of which are in the library’s collection. | ||
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The following items provide biographies of specific individuals and may include your ancestor or provide clues to finding your ancestor. These are of a general nature, but other biographical sources may have a specific focus, listing people according to occupation, religion, etc. Other sources for biographies can be found in the Locality Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under GREAT BRITAIN or ENGLAND - BIOGRAPHY. | The following items provide biographies of specific individuals and may include your ancestor or provide clues to finding your ancestor. These are of a general nature, but other biographical sources may have a specific focus, listing people according to occupation, religion, etc. Other sources for biographies can be found in the Locality Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under GREAT BRITAIN or ENGLAND - BIOGRAPHY. | ||
''British Biographical Archives'', published by K. G. Sauer, Inc. ( | ''British Biographical Archives'', published by K. G. Sauer, Inc. (FS Library fiche 6029709–732, several parts each, 1160 fiche total; computer number 460188.) This source: | ||
*Is a collection of biographies taken from 324 printed sources. | *Is a collection of biographies taken from 324 printed sources. | ||
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*Contains entries from 138 sources published from 1840 to1940. | *Contains entries from 138 sources published from 1840 to1940. | ||
*Contains an index that lists all persons and families included in the biographies. ( | *Contains an index that lists all persons and families included in the biographies. (FS Library fiche 6342001 with 325 parts.) | ||
''The National Dictionary of Biography'', edited by L. Stephen & S. Lee. (FS Library book British Ref 920.042 D56ln 1993; computer number 731170.) This source: | ''The National Dictionary of Biography'', edited by L. Stephen & S. Lee. (FS Library book British Ref 920.042 D56ln 1993; computer number 731170.) This source: | ||
*Was initially published in 1900 with 63 volumes. ( | *Was initially published in 1900 with 63 volumes. (FS Library fiche 6051261 with 278 parts.) | ||
*Contains supplements that update to 1980. | *Contains supplements that update to 1980. | ||
*Contains posthumous sketches of more than 32,000 notable Britains. | *Contains posthumous sketches of more than 32,000 notable Britains. | ||
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''Genealogical Research Directory (GRD)'', edited by K. Johnson and M. Sainty. (FS Library book US/CAN 929.1025 G286grd; computer number 397541.) This directory lists thousands of family historians worldwide and the surnames they are researching. There are several editions; be sure to check them all. | ''Genealogical Research Directory (GRD)'', edited by K. Johnson and M. Sainty. (FS Library book US/CAN 929.1025 G286grd; computer number 397541.) This directory lists thousands of family historians worldwide and the surnames they are researching. There are several editions; be sure to check them all. | ||
''British Isles Genealogical Register'' second edition, 1997. (Index on | ''British Isles Genealogical Register'' second edition, 1997. (Index on FS Library fiche 6344825; computer number 748499.) | ||
This register is known as BIG-R. It was created by the [http://www.ffhs.org.uk/ Federation of Family History Societies] in the UK. It has the same features as the ''GRD'' described previously. | This register is known as BIG-R. It was created by the [http://www.ffhs.org.uk/ Federation of Family History Societies] in the UK. It has the same features as the ''GRD'' described previously. | ||
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