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== Ottoman Empire Colonization (1516-1918) ==
== Ottoman Empire Colonization (1516-1918) ==
The [[Ottoman Empire Genealogy|Ottoman]] sultan Salim I conquered historical Greater Syria (encompassing modern-day [[Syria Genealogy|Syria]], [[Lebanon Genealogy|Lebanon]], [[State of Palestine Genealogy|Palestine]]/[[Israel Genealogy|Israel]], and parts of [[Jordan Genealogy|Jordan]] and [[Türkiye Genealogy|Türkiye]]) in 1516.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "History of Syria," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Syria, accessed 14 August 2024.</ref> The region of modern Jordan remained on the Empire's frontier and was loosely under Ottoman control, leaving powerful local tribes to vie for power. In 1918, Ottoman rule over the region officially ended with the success of the Great Arab Revolt, which defeated the Ottoman forces in Greater Syria during World War I. This brief independence ended at the close of the War, when Great Britain was granted oversight of Palestine, Jordan, and [[Iraq Genealogy|Iraq]] and the Emirate of Transjordan was organized.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "History of Jordan," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Jordan, accessed 14 August 2024.</ref>  
The [[Ottoman Empire Genealogy|Ottoman]] sultan Salim I conquered historical Greater Syria (encompassing modern-day [[Syria Genealogy|Syria]], [[Lebanon Genealogy|Lebanon]], [[Palestine Genealogy|Palestine]]/[[Israel Genealogy|Israel]], and parts of [[Jordan Genealogy|Jordan]] and [[Türkiye Genealogy|Türkiye]]) in 1516.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "History of Syria," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Syria, accessed 14 August 2024.</ref> The region of modern Jordan remained on the Empire's frontier and was loosely under Ottoman control, leaving powerful local tribes to vie for power. In 1918, Ottoman rule over the region officially ended with the success of the Great Arab Revolt, which defeated the Ottoman forces in Greater Syria during World War I. This brief independence ended at the close of the War, when Great Britain was granted oversight of Palestine, Jordan, and [[Iraq Genealogy|Iraq]] and the Emirate of Transjordan was organized.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "History of Jordan," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Jordan, accessed 14 August 2024.</ref>  


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|[[Ottoman Empire Census|Census & population registers]]
|[[Ottoman Empire Census|Census & population registers]]
| [[Turkish Genealogical Word List|Ottoman Turkish]]
| [[Turkish Genealogical Word List|Ottoman Turkish]]
|These [[Ottoman Empire Census|Ottoman census registers]] were taken in 10 districts in what is now [[State of Palestine Genealogy|Palestine]]/[[Israel Genealogy|Israel]], [[Egypt Genealogy|Egypt]], and [[Jordan Genealogy|Jordan]].  
|These [[Ottoman Empire Census|Ottoman census registers]] were taken in 10 districts in what is now [[Palestine Genealogy|Palestine]]/[[Israel Genealogy|Israel]], [[Egypt Genealogy|Egypt]], and [[Jordan Genealogy|Jordan]].  
For more information, see [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/34209?availability=Family%20History%20Library FamilySearch Catalog], [[State of Palestine Census]], and [[Palestine, Ottoman Census and Population Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records|Palestine, Ottoman Census and Population Registers]].  
For more information, see [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/34209?availability=Family%20History%20Library FamilySearch Catalog], [[Palestine Census]], and [[Palestine, Ottoman Census and Population Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records|Palestine, Ottoman Census and Population Registers]].  


Names are currently searchable only in [[Arabic Genealogical Word List|Arabic]] and dates are displayed using the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumi_calendar Ottoman Rumi calendar]. The Turkish website [https://ttk.gov.tr/tarih-cevirme-kilavuzu/ Türk Tarih Kurumu] can be used to convert dates from the Rumi to the Gregorian calendar.  
Names are currently searchable only in [[Arabic Genealogical Word List|Arabic]] and dates are displayed using the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumi_calendar Ottoman Rumi calendar]. The Turkish website [https://ttk.gov.tr/tarih-cevirme-kilavuzu/ Türk Tarih Kurumu] can be used to convert dates from the Rumi to the Gregorian calendar.  
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==Strategy==
==References==
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Ottoman Empire Colonization (1516-1918)[edit | edit source]

The Ottoman sultan Salim I conquered historical Greater Syria (encompassing modern-day Syria, Lebanon, Palestine/Israel, and parts of Jordan and Türkiye) in 1516.[1] The region of modern Jordan remained on the Empire's frontier and was loosely under Ottoman control, leaving powerful local tribes to vie for power. In 1918, Ottoman rule over the region officially ended with the success of the Great Arab Revolt, which defeated the Ottoman forces in Greater Syria during World War I. This brief independence ended at the close of the War, when Great Britain was granted oversight of Palestine, Jordan, and Iraq and the Emirate of Transjordan was organized.[2]

Record collection Years covered Record type Language Who is in the records
Nüfus Registers 1883-1917 Census & population registers Ottoman Turkish These Ottoman census registers were taken in 10 districts in what is now Palestine/Israel, Egypt, and Jordan.

For more information, see FamilySearch Catalog, Palestine Census, and Palestine, Ottoman Census and Population Registers.

Names are currently searchable only in Arabic and dates are displayed using the Ottoman Rumi calendar. The Turkish website Türk Tarih Kurumu can be used to convert dates from the Rumi to the Gregorian calendar.

British Colonization (1922-1946)[edit | edit source]

British control of modern Palestine, Jordan, and Iraq was mandated by the League of Nations shortly after the close of World War I. The Emirate of Transjordan was subsequently established as a British protectorate in 1921 with Emir Abdullah bin Hussein at its head and Amman as its capital. in 1946, the emirate achieved full independence and was renamed The Hashemite Kingdom of Transjordan, with Emir Abdullah as its first king.[3]

Record collection Years covered Record type Language Who is in the records

Strategy[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Wikipedia contributors, "History of Syria," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Syria, accessed 14 August 2024.
  2. Wikipedia contributors, "History of Jordan," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Jordan, accessed 14 August 2024.
  3. Wikipedia contributors, "Emirate of Transjordan," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emirate_of_Transjordan, accessed 15 July 2019.