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| *[[Libya Record Finder|Record Finder]] | | *[[Libya Record Finder|Record Finder]] |
| *[[Libya Online Learning|Online Learning]] - Video classes | | *[[Libya Online Learning|Online Learning]] - Video classes |
| *[https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/beginning-middle-east-family-tree/ Beginning Your Middle East Family Tree]
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| ==Libya Research Tips== | | ==Libya Research Tips== |
| ==== Understand Important Historical Events ====
| | *[https://capecoastgenealogist.blogspot.com/2024/02/road-map-to-finding-ancestor-in-africa-j.html Road Map to Finding Ancestors in Africa] at Africa Ancestor Quest |
| * Ottoman Rule (1551–1911): Libya was part of the Ottoman Empire, with local rulers (Beys) governing the region. This period saw significant administrative changes and land management reforms, impacting land ownership and records.
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| * Italian Colonization (1911–1943): Italy invaded and colonized Libya, leading to extensive changes in land ownership, administration, and record-keeping. The Italians introduced a system of civil registration, which included detailed records of births, marriages, and deaths.
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| * British and French Administration (1943–1951): After World War II, Libya was administered by Britain and France. This period saw further changes in land ownership and governance structures, impacting genealogical records1.
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| * Libyan Independence (1951): Libya gained independence and established a monarchy under King Idris I. This period involved significant changes in land ownership and administrative records as the new government took control.
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| * See also [[Libya History]].
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| ==== Where to Start Finding Records ====
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| * [[Libya Tribes and Clans]] - Online books about tribes in Libya and the surrounding areas, including family histories and some genealogies
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| * [[Libya Census]] - Both the Ottoman Empire and the Italians conducted censuses in Libya | |
| * [[Libya Civil Registration]] - FamilySearch has an online collection of [https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/catalog/772540 Marriage documents, wills, and death certificates from Tripoli, Libya 1860-1940] (some in Arabic). These must be viewed at a [https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search FamilySearch Center].
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| * [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Libya.html U.S. State Department Reciprocity and Civil Documents] - (Libya) Contains information about record-keeping practices in Libya and offices to contact
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| ==== Connect with Societies ====
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| * [[Libya Societies]] - Organizations and societies focused on genealogical research relevant to Libya. Connecting with societies and genealogy research groups can be extremely helpful for asking questions, exchanging ideas, and learning new strategies.
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| * [https://community.familysearch.org/en/group/343-arab-genealogy-research Arab Genealogy Community] - Online research forum for Arab genealogy.
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| [[Category:Libya Research Strategies]] | | [[Category:Libya Research Strategies]] |
| [[Category:Libya]] [[Category:Research Tips and Strategies]] | | [[Category:Libya]] [[Category:Research Tips and Strategies]] |
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