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Revision as of 19:08, 20 May 2013

Research Wiki

Get research advice, or learn where to find record collections in our 150,329 articles


Search by place or topic (not individual):
 

Search Tips:

  • Start with broad localities,
    then click through to smaller ones Example: England
  • Use keywords, not phrases
    Example: Hispanic Resources
 
Spy glass icon.jpg
 


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 Articles
Famous Union Battle Flags 3.jpg
Illinois in the Civil War
During the Civil War, Illinois raised more than 250,000 men for the Union. Their records can be found in state records, unit records which may be found on the military unit pages or federal records. For ideas on how to begin searching for your Civil War ancestor, see Beginning United States Civil War Research.



Cincinnati - Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum 'Civil War Soldier at Sunset'.jpg
Ohio Vital Records
The statewide registration of marriages began 7 September 1949. Records after that date can be obtained from the Division of Vital Statistics. The original marriage records, however, are filed with the probate judge in each county. A statewide index to marriages since 1949 is at the Division of Vital Statistics.



Volunteer Help Wanted

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Help improve and expand the wiki.

Help the wiki grow by adding, expanding, and refining articles. Regardless of your level of research and writing expertise, there's a place for you.

Join the Wiki Volunteer Team today.
For example:
Colearn Social Media.jpg
Popular Social Networks for Genealogy
This Social Networks for Genealogy needs YOU! Please investigate!


View popular articles  View featured article archive

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