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''[[Jewish Genealogy Research|Jewish Genealogy ]] > Knowles Collection'' | ''[[Jewish Genealogy Research|Jewish Genealogy ]] > Knowles Collection''<br> | ||
The Knowles Collection is five databases that include records of the Jewish people. The five databases are: | |||
*[[The Knowles Collection: the Jews of the British Isles|Jews of The British Isles]] | |||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/The_Knowles_Collection_--_Jews_of_the_Americas Jews of North America] | |||
*[[The Knowles Collection: Jews of Europe|Jews of Europe]] | |||
*[[The Knowles Collection: the Jews of the British Isles|Jews of The British Isles]] | *[[The Knowles Collection: Jews of The Caribbean|Jews of South America and The Caribbean]] | ||
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*[[The Knowles Collection: Jews of Europe|Jews of Europe]] | |||
*[[The Knowles Collection: Jews of The Caribbean|Jews of South America and The Caribbean]] | |||
*[[The Knowles Collection: Jews of Africa and the Orient|Jews of Africa and the Orient.]] | *[[The Knowles Collection: Jews of Africa and the Orient|Jews of Africa and the Orient.]] | ||
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The great advantage of the Knowles Collection is that it links together into family groups, thousands of individual Jews (over 300,000 as of October 2011). Until now, these records were available only at the Family History Library, or from private archives or individuals. | |||
Updates about the collection, and helpful clues for research can be found at [http://knowlescollection.blogspot.com/ knowlescollection.blogspot.com]. | Updates about the collection, and helpful clues for research can be found at [http://knowlescollection.blogspot.com/ knowlescollection.blogspot.com]. | ||
==This record contains== | == This record contains == | ||
*Surname and forenames (continually being added) | *Surname and forenames (continually being added) | ||
*Links to ancestors | *Links to ancestors | ||
*Dates where available | *Dates where available | ||
* Places where available | *Places where available | ||
*Source citations where available | *Source citations where available | ||
*Notes where available | *Notes where available | ||
==Before using this record know== | == Before using this record know == | ||
*Name of person to search for | |||
*Approximate year of birth | |||
*Where the person lived | |||
== Where to access the collection == | |||
Search this collection through the [http://histfam.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch Community Trees ]website. Look for the section on Knowles Collection. . | |||
If you don't have the PAF software, download it for free by clicking on[[PAF and Other Genealogy Software|PAF v5.2 (Personal Ancestral File)]]. If you have another genealogy software program, open the collection by clicking the Gedcom Format link. | |||
==How to search the record== | == How to search the record == | ||
*Search by the name of your ancestor | *Search by the name of your ancestor | ||
*View the sources | *View the sources | ||
*View the notes | *View the notes | ||
==Tips== | == Tips == | ||
It is possible that as families moved throughout the world they found themselves in the records of different countries. Therefore, it is wise to check multiple database for your ancestors. | It is possible that as families moved throughout the world they found themselves in the records of different countries. Therefore, it is wise to check multiple database for your ancestors. | ||
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The collection is constantly being added to, so it should be checked at regular intervals. | The collection is constantly being added to, so it should be checked at regular intervals. | ||
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Revision as of 19:33, 22 December 2011
Jewish Genealogy > Knowles Collection
The Knowles Collection is five databases that include records of the Jewish people. The five databases are:
- Jews of The British Isles
- Jews of North America
- Jews of Europe
- Jews of South America and The Caribbean
- Jews of Africa and the Orient.
The great advantage of the Knowles Collection is that it links together into family groups, thousands of individual Jews (over 300,000 as of October 2011). Until now, these records were available only at the Family History Library, or from private archives or individuals.
Updates about the collection, and helpful clues for research can be found at knowlescollection.blogspot.com.
This record contains[edit | edit source]
- Surname and forenames (continually being added)
- Links to ancestors
- Dates where available
- Places where available
- Source citations where available
- Notes where available
Before using this record know[edit | edit source]
- Name of person to search for
- Approximate year of birth
- Where the person lived
Where to access the collection[edit | edit source]
Search this collection through the FamilySearch Community Trees website. Look for the section on Knowles Collection. .
If you don't have the PAF software, download it for free by clicking onPAF v5.2 (Personal Ancestral File). If you have another genealogy software program, open the collection by clicking the Gedcom Format link.
How to search the record[edit | edit source]
- Search by the name of your ancestor
- View the sources
- View the notes
Tips[edit | edit source]
It is possible that as families moved throughout the world they found themselves in the records of different countries. Therefore, it is wise to check multiple database for your ancestors.
The collection is constantly being added to, so it should be checked at regular intervals.
#REDIRECT The Knowles Collection: the Jews of the British Isles