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''[[Jewish Genealogy Research|Jewish Genealogy ]] > Knowles Collection'' | ''[[Jewish Genealogy Research|Jewish Genealogy ]] > Knowles Collection''<br> | ||
The Knowles Collection is six databases that include records of the Jewish people. The six databases are: | |||
*[[The Knowles Collection: the Jews of the British Isles|Jews of The British Isles]] | |||
The Knowles Collection | *[[The Knowles Collection -- Jews of the Americas|Jews of North America]] | ||
*[[The Knowles Collection: Jews of Europe|Jews of Europe]] | |||
*[[The Knowles Collection: Jews of The Caribbean|Jews of South America and The Caribbean]] | |||
*[[The Knowles Collection: Jews of Africa and the Orient|Jews of Africa and the Orient.]] | |||
*[[Jews of the South Pacific|Jews of the South Pacific]] | |||
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The great advantage of the Knowles Collection is that it links together into family groups, thousands of individual Jews (over 1, | The great advantage of the Knowles Collection is that it links together into family groups, thousands of individual Jews (over 1,150,000 as of Jan 2015). Until now, these records were available only at the Family History Library, or from private archives or individuals. | ||
Current totals for the Knowles Collection (as of | Current totals for the Knowles Collection (as of 1 jan 2015) | ||
*Africa and the Orient - | *Africa and the Orient - 37,618 people | ||
*British Isles - | *British Isles - 208,349 people | ||
*Europe - | *Europe - 380,637 people | ||
* North America - | *North America - 489,400 people | ||
* South America and the Caribbean - 21, | *South America and the Caribbean - 21,351 people | ||
*South Pacific Islands - 21, | *South Pacific Islands - 21,518 | ||
Updates about the collection, and helpful clues for research can be found at [http://knowlescollection.blogspot.com/ knowlescollection.blogspot.com]. | Updates about the collection, and helpful clues for research can be found at [http://knowlescollection.blogspot.com/ knowlescollection.blogspot.com]. | ||
==This record contains== | == This record contains == | ||
*Surname and forenames (continually being added) | *Surname and forenames (continually being added) | ||
*Links to ancestors | *Links to ancestors | ||
*Dates where available | *Dates where available | ||
* Places where available | *Places where available | ||
*Source citations where available | *Source citations where available | ||
*Notes where available | *Notes where available | ||
==Before using this record know== | == Before using this record know == | ||
*Name of person to search for | *Name of person to search for | ||
*Approximate year of birth | *Approximate year of birth | ||
* Where the person lived | *Where the person lived | ||
==Where to access the collection== | == Where to access the collection == | ||
Search this collection through | Search this collection through the [http://histfam.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch Community Trees ]website. Look for the section on Knowles Collection. . | ||
A link to the Community trees website is also available at [http://knowlescollection.blogspot.com knowlescollection.blogspot.com]<br> | |||
*Search by the name of your ancestor | <br> | ||
*View the sources | |||
== How to search the record == | |||
*Search by the name of your ancestor | |||
*View the sources | |||
*View the notes | *View the notes | ||
==Tips== | == Tips == | ||
It is possible that as families moved throughout the world they found themselves in the records of different countries. Therefore, it is wise to check multiple database for your ancestors. | It is possible that as families moved throughout the world they found themselves in the records of different countries. Therefore, it is wise to check multiple database for your ancestors. | ||
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The collection is constantly being added to, so it should be checked at regular intervals. | The collection is constantly being added to, so it should be checked at regular intervals. | ||
<br>{{Jewish|Jewish}} | <br>{{Jewish|Jewish}}<br>#REDIRECT [[The Knowles Collection: the Jews of the British Isles]] | ||
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[[Category: | [[Category:England]] [[Category:Jews|Knowles]] | ||
Revision as of 12:19, 2 February 2015
Jewish Genealogy > Knowles Collection
The Knowles Collection is six databases that include records of the Jewish people. The six databases are:
- Jews of The British Isles
- Jews of North America
- Jews of Europe
- Jews of South America and The Caribbean
- Jews of Africa and the Orient.
- Jews of the South Pacific
The great advantage of the Knowles Collection is that it links together into family groups, thousands of individual Jews (over 1,150,000 as of Jan 2015). Until now, these records were available only at the Family History Library, or from private archives or individuals.
Current totals for the Knowles Collection (as of 1 jan 2015)
- Africa and the Orient - 37,618 people
- British Isles - 208,349 people
- Europe - 380,637 people
- North America - 489,400 people
- South America and the Caribbean - 21,351 people
- South Pacific Islands - 21,518
Updates about the collection, and helpful clues for research can be found at knowlescollection.blogspot.com.
This record contains[edit | edit source]
- Surname and forenames (continually being added)
- Links to ancestors
- Dates where available
- Places where available
- Source citations where available
- Notes where available
Before using this record know[edit | edit source]
- Name of person to search for
- Approximate year of birth
- Where the person lived
Where to access the collection[edit | edit source]
Search this collection through the FamilySearch Community Trees website. Look for the section on Knowles Collection. .
A link to the Community trees website is also available at knowlescollection.blogspot.com
How to search the record[edit | edit source]
- Search by the name of your ancestor
- View the sources
- View the notes
Tips[edit | edit source]
It is possible that as families moved throughout the world they found themselves in the records of different countries. Therefore, it is wise to check multiple database for your ancestors.
The collection is constantly being added to, so it should be checked at regular intervals.
#REDIRECT The Knowles Collection: the Jews of the British Isles