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Revision as of 08:09, 28 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
 
Virginiaslavesale.jpg
Virginia African Americans
In 1790, which two Virginia counties had more than 10,000 slaves?



Cottage, Pitmedden Garden - geograph.org.uk - 507812.jpg
Scotland Land and Property
Did you know that Scottish land records can help you determine where and when your family lived in a specific place?





Share your knowledge
Boy-with-binoculars.jpg
How to Locate Your Ancestor in the United States

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