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==Compiled Genealogies==
The term genealogy is used in this Wiki article and in the FamilySearch Catalog to describe a variety of records containing family information previously gathered by other researchers, societies, or archives. These records can include pedigree charts, compiled data on families, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These can be excellent sources of information that can save you valuable time. Because they are secondary sources of information, however, they must be carefully evaluated for accuracy.
===Family Trees===
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/family-trees FamilySearch Genealogies] 
**Or to filter for oral genealogies, click on "+ Collections". From the drop-down menu, select "Oral Genealogies".<br>
*[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1030/ Ancestry.com Public Member Trees] ($)<br>
===Digital Books===
*[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/ FamilySearch Digital Library]
*[https://books.google.com/ Google Books]
*[https://www.worldcat.org/ World Cat]
*[https://www.hathitrust.org/ HathiTrust]
*[https://archive.org/ Internet Archive]


===FamilySearch Catalog===
== Oral genealogies ==
Many family histories can be found on the FamilySearch Catalog by performing a '''surname search''':


*Go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog''']
Research use: Very useful supplement to civil and church records especially prior to1800; often the only source of family information available for native Africans.
*Click on the '''Surname''' link
*Type in the search field the '''last name''' of the family that you are researching


OR to filter by '''location and surname''':
Record type: Oral genealogies, tribal and family histories, pedigrees, etc. covering many Nigerians not in the civil registration, church or census records.


*Go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog''']
Time period: Approximately 1700 to present.
*Click on the '''Keyword''' link
*Type in the search field the '''country of residence and last name''' of the family that you are researching


==Oral Genealogies==
Contents: Family pedigrees.
Oral genealogies are spoken lineages that are common in certain parts of the world. Oral Genealogies can be especially useful in localities where few if any written records exist and in some cultures are the main genealogical tool for researchers. The following are resources for finding Oral Genealogies for Nigeria.
*For more background information, see [[Oral Genealogies|'''Oral Genealogies'''.]]
===Online Records===
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/family-trees/results?offset=0&q.anyPlace=Nigeria '''FamilySearch Genealogies Index'''.] Enter specific names and places in the search fields in the left sidebar.


===FamilySearch Catalog===
Location: Transcribed genealogies may be found at National Archives, and regional archives. Those not yet transcribed will be scattered throughout the country.
[[File:Catalog English.jpg|right|300px]]
Many oral genealogies can be found in the FamilySearch catalog:
====Browse a List of Oral Genealogies====
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&query=%2Bkeywords%3Anigeria%20%2Bkeywords%3Aoral%20%2Bkeywords%3Agenealogy '''Nigeria Oral Genealogy Interviews''']


====Search by Place====
Population coverage: Up to 50% of the native population.
*Go to '''Nigeria''' in the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1927069&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Nigeria%22 '''FamilySearch Catalog''']
*Once there, click on '''"Places within Nigeria"'''
*Go to the smallest possible jurisdictional level of your place of interest
*Click on the '''"Genealogy"''' topic
 
====Search by Keyword====
*Go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog''']
*Click on the '''Keyword''' link
*Type in the search field the '''town of residence,''' the '''surname''' of the family that you are researching, and the phrase '''oral genealogy interview'''. The name search will be limited, finding only the name of '''the person who was interviewed.''' For a more complete search by name, use the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/family-trees/results?offset=0&q.anyPlace=Nigeria '''FamilySearch Genealogies Index'''.]


Reliability: Good.<ref name="profile">The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Family History Record Profile: Nigeria,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1993-1999.</ref>


== References  ==
== References  ==
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# Video example of [https://youtu.be/Qex2HQX4QZc Africa Oral History capture].
# Oral Histories are published on: https://www.familysearch.org/family-trees

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Oral genealogies[edit | edit source]

Research use: Very useful supplement to civil and church records especially prior to1800; often the only source of family information available for native Africans.

Record type: Oral genealogies, tribal and family histories, pedigrees, etc. covering many Nigerians not in the civil registration, church or census records.

Time period: Approximately 1700 to present.

Contents: Family pedigrees.

Location: Transcribed genealogies may be found at National Archives, and regional archives. Those not yet transcribed will be scattered throughout the country.

Population coverage: Up to 50% of the native population.

Reliability: Good.[1]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Family History Record Profile: Nigeria,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1993-1999.
  1. Video example of Africa Oral History capture.
  2. Oral Histories are published on: https://www.familysearch.org/family-trees
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