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*Extend the pedigree
==== What you might find in a survey of compiled records:  ====
*Find missing children in family groups
 
*Extend the pedigree  
*Find missing children in family groups  
*Who else is working on your family tree
*Who else is working on your family tree


'''What are the best places to search for compiled genealogy collections?'''
==== What are the best places to search for compiled genealogy collections? ====
 
1.&nbsp;Go to [http://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch.org]
 


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1. Go to [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org]<br>
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*Type in the name you are looking for, Click on '''Search.'''


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*Type in the name you are looking for, Click on Search.
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*The results will show what records the person can be found in.
*The results will show what records the person can be found in.
*If your person is found in Ancestral File or Pedigree Resource File, it means someone has researched and submitted a pedigree with this person in the file.


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2. Go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog]
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*If your person is found in Ancestral File or Pedigree Resource File, it means someone has research and submitted a pedigree with this person in the file.


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*Click on Surname Search
*You will see the list of books and genealogy collections the library has.
*If a book you really want to look at has not been filmed or digitized, try [[WorldCat_Online_Catalog|WorldCat]] to see if it is at a local library near you.


3. Go to any of the Websites listed below.  They have collections of genealogies on their sites.  Look for bulletin boards on these sites where you can post a query as well as search for your family name.<br>


2. Go to the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/framset_fhlc.asp Family History Library Catalog]
*[http://www.geneanet.org/ GeneaNet] This site is a European site and has a great collection of family records. You can also choose your language. 
*[http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ Rootsweb]
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/category.aspx?cat=42&cj=1&netid=cj&o_xid=0001029688&o_lid=0001029688&o_sch=Affiliate+External Ancestry.com Family Trees] 
*[http://usgenweb.org/ USGenWeb.org/]
*[http://www.gencircles.com/globaltree/ GenCircles]
*[http://www.geneabios.com/ GeneaBios]  a free genealogy biography database
*[http://www.familytreeseeker.com/ Family Tree Seeker],
*[http://www.geneanet.org/?lang=en GeneaNet.org]
*[http://www.genealogy.com/index_r.html Family Tree Maker]
*[http://www.kindredkonnections.com/genealogy/index.html Kindred Konnections]
*[http://gedcomindex.com/ GEDCOM Index]
*[http://gendexnetwork.org/ GenDex Network]
*[http://www.onegreatfamily.com/Home.aspx OneGreatFamily]
*[http://www.ourfamtree.org/index.php OurFamilyTree]
*[https://cse.google.com/cse/publicurl?cx=005825836113515708868:w0isjaoqw_s Genealogy in Time 2015 Top Mega-Search Engine], free and subscription sites
*[https://cse.google.com/cse/publicurl?cx=005825836113515708868:dj1m677cynu Genealogy in Time's 46 Free of Top 100 Mega-Search Engine], free sites only
*[https://www.gengophers.com/#/ Genealogy Gophers]


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4.  You might have success with a Google search, or any search engine, typing the name, along with the word "genealogy" or "family history," in the search box.
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*Click on '''Surname Search'''


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5. If your family were early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, go to the Wiki articles entitled, [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=trees "Family Group Records Collection."]
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*You will see the list of books and genealogy collections the library has.


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6. If you are looking for British lines, go to the article, [[British Sources for Previous Research|"British Sources for Previous Research"]]
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*If a book you really want to look at has not been filmed or digitized, go to the excellent article entitled, [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Buying%2C_Borrowing%2C_or_Searching_a_Book "Buying, Borrowing, or Searching a Book"]


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==== Related Articles:  ====


3. Go to any of the Web sites listed below.&nbsp; They have collections of genealogies on their sites.&nbsp; Look for bulletin boards on these sites where you can post a query as well as search for your family name.
[[Utah Genealogy|"Utah Genealogy]]", has several more suggestions that would apply to every state, such as PERSI, etc.  


[[Family Trees: An Online Research Tool|Family Trees Online Research Tool]]


==== References  ====


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| [http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/  http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/]&nbsp;
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| [http://boards.ancestry.com http://boards.ancestry.com]
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| [http://usgenweb.org/ http://usgenweb.org/]
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| [http://wwwfamilychronicle.com/webpicks.htm http://wwwfamilychronicle.com/webpicks.htm] (Top 10 genealogy Web sites)
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4.&nbsp; You might have success with a Google search, or any search engine, typing the name, along with the word "genealogy" or "family history," in the search box.


5. If your family were early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, go to the Wiki article entitled, [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Family_Group_Records_Collection "Family Group Records Collection."]


6. If you are looking for British lines, go to the article, "British Sources for Previous Research UK"
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Latest revision as of 14:24, 16 October 2023


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What you might find in a survey of compiled records:[edit | edit source]

  • Extend the pedigree
  • Find missing children in family groups
  • Who else is working on your family tree

What are the best places to search for compiled genealogy collections?[edit | edit source]

1. Go to FamilySearch.org

  • Type in the name you are looking for, Click on Search.
  • The results will show what records the person can be found in.
  • If your person is found in Ancestral File or Pedigree Resource File, it means someone has researched and submitted a pedigree with this person in the file.

2. Go to the FamilySearch Catalog

  • Click on Surname Search
  • You will see the list of books and genealogy collections the library has.
  • If a book you really want to look at has not been filmed or digitized, try WorldCat to see if it is at a local library near you.

3. Go to any of the Websites listed below. They have collections of genealogies on their sites. Look for bulletin boards on these sites where you can post a query as well as search for your family name.

4. You might have success with a Google search, or any search engine, typing the name, along with the word "genealogy" or "family history," in the search box.

5. If your family were early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, go to the Wiki articles entitled, "Family Group Records Collection."

6. If you are looking for British lines, go to the article, "British Sources for Previous Research"

Related Articles:[edit | edit source]

"Utah Genealogy", has several more suggestions that would apply to every state, such as PERSI, etc.

Family Trees Online Research Tool

References[edit | edit source]

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