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*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/ Social Groups] - One of the community features in the Forums is the social groups. From the "Community" drop-down menu select the "Social Groups" option. Currently there are | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/ Social Groups] - One of the community features in the Forums is the social groups. From the "Community" drop-down menu select the "Social Groups" option. Currently there are six different types of social groups that can be created: [http://forums.familysearch.org/en/group.php?do=grouplist&cat=5 Ancestor], [http://forums.familysearch.org/en/group.php?do=grouplist&cat=2 Surname], [http://forums.familysearch.org/en/group.php?do=grouplist&cat=8 Organizations], [http://forums.familysearch.org/en/group.php?do=grouplist&cat=3 Family History Centers], [http://forums.familysearch.org/en/group.php?do=grouplist&cat=6 Indexing], [http://forums.familysearch.org/en/group.php?do=grouplist&cat=4 Wards or Stakes], plus [http://forums.familysearch.org/en/group.php?do=grouplist&cat=1 Uncategorized]. Join an existing group, or start one of your own. Take the time to view several groups to get ideas for how you can use this community tool. | ||
*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/forumdisplay.php?f=70 Locality forums] – when you cannot find the answer to your research question in the Wiki, click on the link to the Forums and ask your question. Someone will respond, and if details are available in the wiki, they will likely include a link to the article. There are forums for Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America, Oceania, United Kingdom and Ireland. | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/forumdisplay.php?f=70 Locality forums] – when you cannot find the answer to your research question in the Wiki, click on the link to the Forums and ask your question. Someone will respond, and if details are available in the wiki, they will likely include a link to the article. There are forums for Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America, Oceania, United Kingdom and Ireland. | ||
*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/forumdisplay.php?f=87 Historical Records Forums] - the Historical Records on FamilySearch will often link to an article on the Wiki that describes in more detail how to use the collection. Sharing your own ideas for using the records will help others with their own research, plus it will preserve the knowledge you've gained through experience. | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/forumdisplay.php?f=87 Historical Records Forums] - the Historical Records on FamilySearch will often link to an article on the Wiki that describes in more detail how to use the collection. Sharing your own ideas for using the records will help others with their own research, plus it will preserve the knowledge you've gained through experience. | ||