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Below the "Tips" section is a list of a major island groups, their nations, and links to research guides. | Below the "Tips" section is a list of a major island groups, their nations, and links to research guides. | ||
==Tips to Begin Genealogy Work== | ==Tips to Begin Genealogy Work== | ||
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*[[Create an objective|Tip 1: Create an objective]] | *[[Create an objective|Tip 1: Create an objective]] | ||
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==Table of Pacific Island Research Guides== | ==Table of Pacific Island Research Guides== | ||
=== | ===Polynesia=== | ||
[[American | [[Samoa (Western and American)|American Samoa]] | ||
[[Cook Islands | [[Cook Islands (Includes Rarotonga)|Cook Islands (Includes Rarotonga)]] | ||
[[Easter Island|Easter Island (Rapa Nui)]] | [[Easter Island|Easter Island (Rapa Nui)]] | ||
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[[French Polynesia Genealogy|French Polynesia]] | [[French Polynesia Genealogy|French Polynesia]] | ||
*[[Austral Islands|Austral Islands]] | * [[Austral Islands|Austral Islands]] | ||
*[[Gambier Islands|Gambier Islands]] | * [[Gambier Islands|Gambier Islands]] | ||
*[[Marquesas Islands|Marquesas Islands]] | * [[Marquesas Islands|Marquesas Islands]] | ||
*[[Society Islands (includes Tahiti)|Society Islands]] | * [[Society Islands (includes Tahiti)|Society Islands]] | ||
*[[Tuamotu Islands|Tuamotu Island]] | * [[Tuamotu Islands|Tuamotu Island]] | ||
[[Hawaii, United States Genealogy|Hawaii]] | [[Hawaii, United States Genealogy|Hawaii]] | ||
*[[Hawaii Research Helps|Hawaii research helps]] | * [[Hawaii Historical Background and Case Study in Family History Research|Hawaii background and case study]] | ||
* [[Hawaii Research Helps|Hawaii research helps]] | |||
[[New Zealand Maori cultural traits and historical background|New Zealand]] | [[New Zealand Maori cultural traits and historical background|New Zealand]] | ||
*[[New Zealand Maori Research Ideas|New Zealand Maori research ideas]] | * [[New Zealand Maori Research Ideas|New Zealand Maori research ideas]] | ||
[[Niue Genealogy|Niue]] | [[Niue Genealogy|Niue]] | ||
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Pitcairn Islands | Pitcairn Islands | ||
[[Samoa (Western and American)|Samoa]] | [[Samoa (Western and American)|Samoa]] | ||
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[[Tonga (Pacific Island Guide)|Tonga]] | [[Tonga (Pacific Island Guide)|Tonga]] | ||
*[[Tonga (Pacific Island Guide)|Tongan customs and research ideas]] | * [[Tonga (Pacific Island Guide)|Tongan customs and research ideas]] | ||
*[[Tonga (Pacific Island Guide)|Tongan oral history]] | * [[Tonga (Pacific Island Guide)|Tongan oral history]] | ||
*[[Tonga (Pacific Island Guide)|Register of Tongan Oral Histories]] | * [[Tonga (Pacific Island Guide)|Register of Tongan Oral Histories]] | ||
[[Tuvalu|Tuvalu]] | [[Tuvalu (Ellice Islands)|Tuvalu (Ellice Islands)]] | ||
[[Wallis and Futuna Islands|Wallis and Futuna Islands]] | [[Wallis and Futuna Islands|Wallis and Futuna Islands]] | ||
=== | Rotuma | ||
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===Melanesia=== | |||
[[Fiji timeline|Fiji]] | [[Fiji timeline|Fiji]] | ||
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[[Vanuatu Genealogy|Vanuatu]] | [[Vanuatu Genealogy|Vanuatu]] | ||
=== | ===Micronesia=== | ||
[[Federated States of Micronesia (Guide)|Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)]] | [[Federated States of Micronesia (Guide)|Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)]] | ||
[[Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands|Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands]] | [[Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands|Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands]] | ||
[[Kiribati | [[Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)|Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)]] | ||
[[Marshall Islands Genealogy|Marshall Islands]] | [[Marshall Islands Genealogy|Marshall Islands]] | ||
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[[Palau (Pacific Island Guide)|Palau]] | [[Palau (Pacific Island Guide)|Palau]] | ||
===[[Pacific Island Guide Bibliography| | ===[[Pacific Island Guide Bibliography|Pacific Island Guide Bibliography]]=== | ||
{{Template:Pacific}} | {{Template:Pacific}} | ||
[[Category:Pacific Island Research]] | [[Category:Pacific Island Research]] | ||
Revision as of 10:35, 9 May 2020
Introduction[edit | edit source]
Because Pacific Island family history is based largely on an oral tradition, it is important to apply indigenous methodologies to respectfully perform genealogy work. The methodology presented here is based on the successful genealogical experiences of other Pacific Islanders. Those who have shared their experiences are listed below in the Bibliography.
How to Use This Guide[edit | edit source]
It is important to note the steps listed below are generalizations for getting started on the basics on Pacific Island research. Pages are currently being made to explain the cultural differences that are essential to understand when doing genealogy work in each Pacific nation and culture.
Below the "Tips" section is a list of a major island groups, their nations, and links to research guides.
Tips to Begin Genealogy Work[edit | edit source]
- Tip 1: Create an objective
- Tip 2: Organize your research by creating a plan
- Tip 3: Keep a record of your work
- Tip 4: Identify what you already know
- Tip 5: Learn the history and customs of your culture
- Tip 6: Speak with your family
- Tip 7: Research written records
- Tip 8: Share your discoveries
Table of Pacific Island Research Guides[edit | edit source]
Polynesia[edit | edit source]
Cook Islands (Includes Rarotonga)
Norfolk Island
Pitcairn Islands
Rotuma
Melanesia[edit | edit source]
Micronesia[edit | edit source]
Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)
Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands