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Here is a select list of sources to find published family histories and records of research done by others. Many other sources exist, but start with these. | Here is a select list of sources to find published family histories and records of research done by others. Many other sources exist, but start with these. | ||
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The following Web sites are two places to look to see what British research has already been compiled. | The following Web sites are two places to look to see what British research has already been compiled. | ||
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Other libraries and archives may have collections of family histories. Check their Web sites to see if there are online catalogs that you can search. One way to find Internet links is to use a search engine, such as Google, and search for the name of the institution or the locality. | Other libraries and archives may have collections of family histories. Check their Web sites to see if there are online catalogs that you can search. One way to find Internet links is to use a search engine, such as Google, and search for the name of the institution or the locality. | ||
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The following biographies are two of many that exist. | The following biographies are two of many that exist. | ||
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''Genealogical Research Directory (GRD)'', edited by K. Johnson and M. Sainty. 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. 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''''' | ''British Isles'''' Genealogical Register''''' | ||
This register is known as BIG-R. It was created by the Federation of Family History Societies in England. | This register is known as BIG-R. It was created by the Federation of Family History Societies in England. | ||