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'''What you might find in a survey of compiled records:'''
 
==== What you might find in a survey of compiled records: ====


*Extend the pedigree  
*Extend the pedigree  
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*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. Go to [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org]<br>  
1.&nbsp;Go to [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org]<br>  


*Type in the name you are looking for, Click on Search.  
*Type in the name you are looking for, Click on Search.  
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*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.
*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 [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog]  
2. Go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog]  


*Click on Surname Search  
*Click on Surname Search  
*You will see the list of books and genealogy collections the library has.  
*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.
*If a book you really want to look at has not been filmed or digitized, go to the excellent article entitled,[[Buying, Borrowing, or Searching a Book|"Buying, Borrowing, or Searching a Book"]]


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>  
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.<br>  


*[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://www.geneanet.org/ Geneanet]&nbsp;This site is a European site and has a great collection of family records. You can also choose your language.&nbsp;
*[http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ Rootsweb]  
*[http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/]  
*[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://boards.ancestry.com http://boards.ancestry.com]&nbsp;
*[http://usgenweb.org/ USGenWeb.org/]
*[http://usgenweb.org/ http://usgenweb.org/]  
*[http://www.gencircles.com/globaltree/ GenCircles]  
*[http://www.gencircles.com/globaltree/ GenCircles]  
*[http://www.geneabios.com/ GeneaBios] a free genealogy biography database  
*[http://www.geneabios.com/ GeneaBios]&nbsp;&nbsp;a free genealogy biography database  
*[http://www.familytreeseeker.com/ Family Tree Seeker],  
*[http://www.familytreeseeker.com/ Family Tree Seeker],  
*[http://www.geneanet.org/?lang=en GeneaNet.org]  
*[http://www.cyndislist.com/database.htm Cyndi's List] is a very complex site, but scroll down a little&nbsp;in this link and click on "Surname Databases"
*[http://www.geneanet.org/?lang=en http://www.geneanet.org]  
*[http://www.genealogy.com/index_r.html Family Tree Maker]  
*[http://www.genealogy.com/index_r.html Family Tree Maker]  
*[http://www.kindredkonnections.com/genealogy/index.html Kindred Konnections]
*[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]
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, [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=trees "Family Group Records Collection."]
6. If you are looking for British lines, go to the article, [[British Sources for Previous Research|"British Sources for Previous Research"]]
==== Related Articles:  ====


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


[[Family Trees: An Online Research Tool|Family Trees Online Research Tool]]  
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."]&nbsp; or "[[LDS_Genealogy|LDS Genealogy]]"


==== References  ====
6. If you are looking for British lines, go to the article, [[British_Sources_for_Previous_Research|"British Sources for Previous Research"]]


{{reflist}}
Related Articles:


[[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]]


[[Category:Beginners]]
[[Category:Finding_a_Genealogy_Collection]]

Revision as of 12:43, 16 November 2011

What you might find in a survey of compiled records:

  • 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?

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 Family History Library 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, go to the excellent article entitled,"Buying, Borrowing, or Searching a Book"

3. Go to any of the Web sites 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."  or "LDS Genealogy"

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

Related Articles:

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

Family Trees Online Research Tool

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