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''[[New Zealand|New Zealand]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[New Zealand|New Zealand]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New_Zealand_Genealogy|Genealogy]]'' | ||
The term genealogy is used in this outline and in the Family History Library Catalog to describe a variety of records containing family information gathered by individuals, other researchers, societies, or archives. These records may include pedigree charts, compiled information on families, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. Genealogies can be excellent sources of information that can save you valuable time. Because they are compiled from other sources of information, they must be carefully evaluated for accuracy. | The term genealogy is used in this outline and in the Family History Library Catalog to describe a variety of records containing family information gathered by individuals, other researchers, societies, or archives. These records may include pedigree charts, compiled information on families, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. Genealogies can be excellent sources of information that can save you valuable time. Because they are compiled from other sources of information, they must be carefully evaluated for accuracy. | ||
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=== Writing and Sharing Your Family History === | === Writing and Sharing Your Family History === | ||
Sharing your own family history is valuable for several reasons:<br> | Sharing your own family history is valuable for several reasons:<br> | ||
*It helps you see gaps in your own research and raises opportunities to find new information. | *It helps you see gaps in your own research and raises opportunities to find new information. | ||
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If you find your surname in any of the sources described in this section, determine whether the entry actually pertains to your family. One way to help determine if a published or printed family history relates to your family is to note the locality of the surname. Often, you will have to do some additional research before you can connect your ancestry to families listed in these sources. | If you find your surname in any of the sources described in this section, determine whether the entry actually pertains to your family. One way to help determine if a published or printed family history relates to your family is to note the locality of the surname. Often, you will have to do some additional research before you can connect your ancestry to families listed in these sources. | ||
=== External Links === | |||
=== External Links === | |||
*http://www.genealogylinks.net/newzealand/index.html | *http://www.genealogylinks.net/newzealand/index.html | ||
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*http://www.cyndislist.com/newzealand.html | *http://www.cyndislist.com/newzealand.html | ||
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[[Category:New_Zealand]] | [[Category:New_Zealand]] | ||