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=== Beginners === | === Beginners === | ||
*[https://familysearch.org | *[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/New_to_Genealogy_-_Beginners_First_Step#Article_Summary New_to_Genealogy] | ||
=== Websites === | === Websites === | ||
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The following are examples of websites that provide compiled sources that are searchable by surname:<br> | The following are examples of websites that provide compiled sources that are searchable by surname:<br> | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch Record Search] Or at the top of this page click the Search button. | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch Record Search] Or at the top of this page click the Search button. | ||
*[http://www.myheritage.com/search-records?utm_source=ppc_bing&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=USA_SuperSearch_Search_MyHeritage&tr_ad_group= My Heritage.com/] | *[http://www.myheritage.com/search-records?utm_source=ppc_bing&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=USA_SuperSearch_Search_MyHeritage&tr_ad_group= My Heritage.com/] | ||
*[http://www.ancestry.com/?s_kwcid=ancestry.com&o_xid=57492&o_lid=57492&o_sch=Paid+Search+%E2%80%93+Brand Ancestry.com] (Fee required)<br> *[http://genealogy.com/lp/genealogy-records?s_kwcid=my+heritage&o_xid=57495&o_lid=57495&o_sch=Paid+Search+%E2%80%93+NonBrand genealogy.com] | *[http://www.ancestry.com/?s_kwcid=ancestry.com&o_xid=57492&o_lid=57492&o_sch=Paid+Search+%E2%80%93+Brand Ancestry.com] (Fee required)<br> *[http://genealogy.com/lp/genealogy-records?s_kwcid=my+heritage&o_xid=57495&o_lid=57495&o_sch=Paid+Search+%E2%80%93+NonBrand genealogy.com] | ||
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*Genealogy SiteFinder.<br> | *Genealogy SiteFinder.<br> | ||
=== [[ | === [[FamilySearch Centers]] === | ||
A [[ | A [[FamilySearch Center]] may have some compiled sources for local families. FamilySearch Centers can also borrow microfilms and microfiche of compiled sources from the Family History<br>Library. The Library charges a small fee to loan microfilm or microfiche to a Family History<br>Center. If a compiled source is not available on microfilm, you may request a photocopy from the FamilySearch Library for a small fee. You will need to fill out a Request for Photocopies form, which is available at FamilySearch Centers. Complete the form with the library call number for the source. Send the form and the fee to the FamilySearch Library. Note that many published sources are copyrighted and cannot be photocopied in their entirety. FamilySearch Centers are located throughout the United States and other areas of the world. For the address of the FamilySearch Center nearest you, see [[FamilySearch Centers]]. | ||
*[ | *[https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] The FamilySearch Library has one of the largest collections of compiled research sources in the world. There is no fee for using the library's collection in person. Sources for Previous Research in the British Isles lists and discusses major compiled sources available in the FamilySearch Library. Some of these sources are available in other archives and libraries. See FamilySearch Library Services and Resources for information about contacting or visiting the library.<br> | ||
=== [[England Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]] === | === [[England Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]] === | ||
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==== United States and Canada ==== | ==== United States and Canada ==== | ||
• The [[Newberry Library]], Chicago.<br> • The [[Library of Congress]], Washington D.C.<br> • The [[New England Historic Genealogical Society]] Library, Boston.<br> • The [[Introduction to Modern Canadian Archives | • The [[Newberry Library]], Chicago.<br> • The [[Library of Congress]], Washington D.C.<br> • The [[New England Historic Genealogical Society]] Library, Boston.<br> • The [[Introduction to Modern Canadian Archives - International Institute|National Archives of Canada]], Ottawa.<br> • The [[National Archives and Records Administration|National Archives]], [[United States National Archives Regional Branches|regional branches]] throughout the U.S. Addresses for archives and libraries can be found at [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/ The UK National Archives]. Try to find out what compiled sources are available at archives and libraries before you visit. See individual library catalogs for information about their holdings. | ||
==== Examples of sources that list the holdings of some archives and libraries are: ==== | ==== Examples of sources that list the holdings of some archives and libraries are: ==== | ||
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==== [[England Societies|Societies]] ==== | ==== [[England Societies|Societies]] ==== | ||
Family history and genealogical societies extract and index many records and have collections of research done by their members and others. Family history societies are in each county in England. Many provide marriage indexes and publish journals and periodicals that include compiled research that can help you find your ancestor. The Federation of Family History Societies provides coordination between these county societies and lists addresses for each. The Federation also provides publications concerning research and records that are available for purchase and may be found in some libraries. Examples of these are:<br> • Specialist Indexes for Family Historians.<br> • [County:] A Genealogical Bibliography.<br> [[England Genealogy Bibliography A to C | Family history and genealogical societies extract and index many records and have collections of research done by their members and others. Family history societies are in each county in England. Many provide marriage indexes and publish journals and periodicals that include compiled research that can help you find your ancestor. The Federation of Family History Societies provides coordination between these county societies and lists addresses for each. The Federation also provides publications concerning research and records that are available for purchase and may be found in some libraries. Examples of these are:<br> • Specialist Indexes for Family Historians.<br> • [County:] A Genealogical Bibliography.<br> [[England Genealogy Bibliography A to C - International Institute]] [[England Genealogy Bibliography H to P - International Institute]] • [[England Civil Registration|Marriage]] and [[England Census|Census]] Indexes for Family Historians. Other societies you may wish to contact are:<br> • One-name societies.<br> • Record societies.<br> • [[Society of Genealogists Library|Society of Genealogists]]. For more information on searching compiled sources, see Has It Been Done Before? | ||
[[Category:England]] | [[Category:England Research Guidance]] | ||
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