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Revision as of 06:58, 14 January 2013


New beginning genealogy.jpg
Beginning Genealogy
More research helps
 
New Hondius - Nova totius terrarum 1625.jpg
Find Records by Place
All countries
New wiki research.jpg
Research Tools
More research tools
 
Buffalo&Erie County Historical Society.jpg
Wiki for Groups
User Group Meetings
New wiki news.jpg
Wiki News
More News
New working together.jpg
Build the Wiki
More help articles
 
Research Questions?
There are many places to get research help from an individual
 
Wiki Contributor Questions?
Contact FamilySearch or ask the community for help
 
Featured Article
Family Picture Netherlands.jpg
Netherlands Census
Where might one find a better source of information than in the Netherlands Census? Ans: Church Records and Civil Registrations.





Share your knowledge
Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale di Firenze.JPG
Italy Archives and Libraries
Did you realize if you want records for an Italian ancestor you should write NOT to the National archive but to the provincial archive?


View popular articles  View featured article archive

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