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The FamilySearch Wiki is a website where the genealogy and Family History communities can write and update research advice for any locality. We’re eager to build this site to suit your needs, and we’d love to see you contribute your knowledge, as well!</span></div>  
The FamilySearch Wiki is a website where the genealogy and Family History communities can write and update research advice for any locality. We’re eager to build this site to suit your needs, and we’d love to see you contribute your knowledge, as well!</span></div>  
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==Territories and Federal District==
==Where to Start==
There are five territories and one federal district under the jurisdiction of the United States.
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*[[American Samoa|American Samoa]]
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*[[District of Columbia|District of Columbia]]
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*[[Northern Mariana Islands|Northern Mariana Islands]]
*[[Puerto Rico|Puerto Rico]]
*[[U.S. Virgin Islands|Virgin Islands]]


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==Former Territories==
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There are six former territories of the United States.
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*[[Cuba|Cuba]]
*[[Marshall Islands|Marshall Islands]]
*[[Federated States of Micronesia|Micronesia]]
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*[[Palau|Palau]]
*[[Panama Canal Zone|Panama Canal Zone]]  
*[[Philippines|Philippines]]
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Latest revision as of 12:21, 24 June 2022

Bouy and Water
The FamilySearch Wiki is a website where the genealogy and Family History communities can write and update research advice for any locality. We’re eager to build this site to suit your needs, and we’d love to see you contribute your knowledge, as well!

Where to Start[edit | edit source]


Help-Getting Started Black Icon.png

Getting Started on the Wiki
Completing the basics

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Browsing the Wiki
Navigating the site

Help-Edit Black Icon.png

Editing the Wiki
Help with editing, linking, templates and more

Help-Edit Black Icon.png

User Page and Preferences
Creating a user page and setting preferences

Help-Edit Black Icon.png

Creating Wiki Pages
Creating and renaming wiki pages

Help-Technical Information Black Icon.png

Technical Information
Instructions for Support and Sysops

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Images and Files
Uploading images and using images in files

Help-Resources and Lists Black Icon.png

Resources and Lists
Handy reference information for contributors

Help-Guiding Principles and Policies.png

Principles and PoliciesHelp:Guiding principles and policies
Community standards for contributors

Help-User Page Black Icon.png

Community Meetings
Collaborate and communicate with other users