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3. [https://wiki.familysearch.org FamilySearch Wiki]: The FamilySearch research Wiki is similar to Wikipedia in nature. It is a place to search for any genealogical information to help you with your research. This page is a part of the FamilySearch Wiki.<br>4. [http://familyhistory.byu.edu/resources/tutorials/tutorials.html BYU Guides and Tutorials]: | 3. [https://wiki.familysearch.org FamilySearch Wiki]: The FamilySearch research Wiki is similar to Wikipedia in nature. It is a place to search for any genealogical information to help you with your research. This page is a part of the FamilySearch Wiki.<br>4. [http://familyhistory.byu.edu/resources/tutorials/tutorials.html BYU Guides and Tutorials]: | ||
== Genealogical Directories == | == Genealogical Directories == | ||
5. [[www.progenealogists.com/resources.htm|ProGenealogists]]: | 5. [[www.progenealogists.com/resources.htm|ProGenealogists]]: | ||
6. [[www.cyndislist.com|Cyndi's List<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1260565416542_253" />]]: Select a location, then select a category of records and scroll to the record. | 6. [[www.cyndislist.com|Cyndi's List<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1260565416542_253" />]]: Select a location, then select a category of records and scroll to the record. | ||
7. [http://academic-genealogy.com Family Genealogy and History Internet Education Directory]: | 7. [http://academic-genealogy.com Family Genealogy and History Internet Education Directory]: | ||
8. [http://home.att.net/~wee-monster/vitalrecords.html A genealogy guide for finding vital records]: | 8. [http://home.att.net/~wee-monster/vitalrecords.html A genealogy guide for finding vital records]: | ||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
There are many family history web sites that can help a beginner with their research. This article will list websites that can be used at the Family History Library, Family History Centers, from home, or wherever one has access to the Internet such as cyber cafes or libraries.
Electronic Family Trees and Family Websites[edit | edit source]
1. FamilySearch The FamilySearch website.
2. RootsWeb
Research Aids[edit | edit source]
3. FamilySearch Wiki: The FamilySearch research Wiki is similar to Wikipedia in nature. It is a place to search for any genealogical information to help you with your research. This page is a part of the FamilySearch Wiki.
4. BYU Guides and Tutorials:
Genealogical Directories[edit | edit source]
5. ProGenealogists:
6. Cyndi's List: Select a location, then select a category of records and scroll to the record.
7. Family Genealogy and History Internet Education Directory: