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=== Major Collections and Databases === | === Major Collections and Databases === | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has several sources that contain previous research or can lead you to others who are interested in sharing family information. These sources include: | ||
*International Genealogical Index, which lists the names of deceased individuals from all over the world. This index includes names extracted from birth and marriage records and from submissions of private individuals. While it may include only limited information on Jewish families, it is certainly worth searching. | *International Genealogical Index, which lists the names of deceased individuals from all over the world. This index includes names extracted from birth and marriage records and from submissions of private individuals. While it may include only limited information on Jewish families, it is certainly worth searching. | ||
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Freedman, Chaim. Eliyahu’s Branches: the Descendants of the Vilna Gaon (of Blessed and Saintly Memory) and His Family. Teaneck, NJ: Avotaynu, 1997. (FS Library book 947.5/V1 D2f.) | Freedman, Chaim. Eliyahu’s Branches: the Descendants of the Vilna Gaon (of Blessed and Saintly Memory) and His Family. Teaneck, NJ: Avotaynu, 1997. (FS Library book 947.5/V1 D2f.) | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has many published Jewish family histories contributed by Jewish genealogists throughout the world. To find family histories in the Library, look for the family name in the Surname Search of the FamilySearch Catalog. Also consult bibliographies of Jewish genealogies such as: | ||
Zubatsky, David S. and Irwin M. Berent. Sourcebook for Jewish Genealogies and Family Histories. Teaneck, N.J.: Avotaynu, 1996. (FS Library book 296 Z81s.) | Zubatsky, David S. and Irwin M. Berent. Sourcebook for Jewish Genealogies and Family Histories. Teaneck, N.J.: Avotaynu, 1996. (FS Library book 296 Z81s.) | ||
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=== Genealogical Indexes === | === Genealogical Indexes === | ||
Indexes are excellent tools for genealogists. Many organizations and individuals compile indexes to various genealogies and records, including ones by name or place. If an index applies to your research, it can save you many hours of searching. The | Indexes are excellent tools for genealogists. Many organizations and individuals compile indexes to various genealogies and records, including ones by name or place. If an index applies to your research, it can save you many hours of searching. The FamilySearch Library has some of these indexes. The following are some examples: | ||
Kaminkow, Marion J. Genealogies in the Library of Congress: A Bibliography. 2 vols. 2 supplements, 1972–76, 1976–86. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1972. (FS Library book 016.9291 K128c.) The Complement lists genealogies at 45 other libraries. The newest supplement is: | Kaminkow, Marion J. Genealogies in the Library of Congress: A Bibliography. 2 vols. 2 supplements, 1972–76, 1976–86. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1972. (FS Library book 016.9291 K128c.) The Complement lists genealogies at 45 other libraries. The newest supplement is: | ||
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*[http://jewishgenealogysurnameproject.com/facebook-groups/ Jewish Genealogy Surname Project - FaceBook] | *[http://jewishgenealogysurnameproject.com/facebook-groups/ Jewish Genealogy Surname Project - FaceBook] | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has many of the sources discussed in this section. Check for these records in the FamilySearch Catalog. | ||
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[[Category:Jewish Records]] | [[Category:Jewish Records]] | ||
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