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Some of the most valuable sources for family history research are local histories. They describe the settlement of the area and the founding of churches, schools, and businesses. You can also find information about locally prominent people and lists of farm owners. Even if your ancestor is not mentioned, you may find information on other relatives that can provide important clues for locating the him or her. A local history may also suggest other records to search. In addition, you can study and enjoy local histories for the background information they can provide about your ancestor’s lifestyle, community, and environment. | Some of the most valuable sources for family history research are local histories. They describe the settlement of the area and the founding of churches, schools, and businesses. You can also find information about locally prominent people and lists of farm owners. Even if your ancestor is not mentioned, you may find information on other relatives that can provide important clues for locating the him or her. A local history may also suggest other records to search. In addition, you can study and enjoy local histories for the background information they can provide about your ancestor’s lifestyle, community, and environment. | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has some local histories for towns and parishes in Finland. Similar histories are often available at major public and university libraries and archives as well. To find general and local histories, look in the Locality Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
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=== | === FamilySearch Library Holdings === | ||
The following are a few of the many historical sources that are available at the | The following are a few of the many historical sources that are available at the FamilySearch Library. | ||
Jutikkala, Eino, and Kauko Pirinen. ''A History of Finland''. Espoo: Weilin & Göös, 1984. {{FSC|2756097|item|disp=FS Library book 948.97 H2juti}} | Jutikkala, Eino, and Kauko Pirinen. ''A History of Finland''. Espoo: Weilin & Göös, 1984. {{FSC|2756097|item|disp=FS Library book 948.97 H2juti}} | ||
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