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==Compiled Genealogies==
The term genealogy is used in this Wiki article and in the FamilySearch Catalog to describe a variety of records containing family information previously gathered by other researchers, societies, or archives. These records can include pedigree charts, compiled data on families, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These can be excellent sources of information that can save you valuable time. Because they are secondary sources of information, however, they must be carefully evaluated for accuracy.
===Family Trees===
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/family-trees FamilySearch Genealogies] 
**Or to filter for oral genealogies, click on "+ Collections". From the drop-down menu, select "Oral Genealogies".<br>
*[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1030/ Ancestry.com Public Member Trees] ($)<br>
===Digital Books===
*[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/ FamilySearch Digital Library]
*[https://books.google.com/ Google Books]
*[https://www.worldcat.org/ World Cat]
*[https://www.hathitrust.org/ HathiTrust]
*[https://archive.org/ Internet Archive]


== Oral genealogies ==
===FamilySearch Catalog===
Many family histories can be found on the FamilySearch Catalog by performing a '''surname search''':


Research use: Very useful supplement to civil and church records especially prior to1800; often the only source of family information available for native Africans.
*Go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog''']
*Click on the '''Surname''' link
*Type in the search field the '''last name''' of the family that you are researching


Record type: Oral genealogies, tribal and family histories, pedigrees, etc. covering many Nigerians not in the civil registration, church or census records.
OR to filter by '''location and surname''':


Time period: Approximately 1700 to present.
*Go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog''']
*Click on the '''Keyword''' link
*Type in the search field the '''country of residence and last name''' of the family that you are researching


Contents: Family pedigrees.
==Oral Genealogies==
Oral genealogies are spoken lineages that are common in certain parts of the world. Oral Genealogies can be especially useful in localities where few if any written records exist and in some cultures are the main genealogical tool for researchers. The following are resources for finding Oral Genealogies for Nigeria.
*For more background information, see [[Oral Genealogies|'''Oral Genealogies'''.]]
===Online Records===
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/family-trees/results?offset=0&q.anyPlace=Nigeria '''FamilySearch Genealogies Index'''.] Enter specific names and places in the search fields in the left sidebar.


Location: Transcribed genealogies may be found at National Archives, and regional archives. Those not yet transcribed will be scattered throughout the country.
===FamilySearch Catalog===
[[File:Catalog English.jpg|right|300px]]
Many oral genealogies can be found in the FamilySearch catalog:
====Browse a List of Oral Genealogies====
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&query=%2Bkeywords%3Anigeria%20%2Bkeywords%3Aoral%20%2Bkeywords%3Agenealogy '''Nigeria Oral Genealogy Interviews''']


Population coverage: Up to 50% of the native population.
====Search by Place====
*Go to '''Nigeria''' in the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1927069&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Nigeria%22 '''FamilySearch Catalog''']
*Once there, click on '''"Places within Nigeria"'''
*Go to the smallest possible jurisdictional level of your place of interest
*Click on the '''"Genealogy"''' topic
 
====Search by Keyword====
*Go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog''']
*Click on the '''Keyword''' link
*Type in the search field the '''town of residence,''' the '''surname''' of the family that you are researching, and the phrase '''oral genealogy interview'''. The name search will be limited, finding only the name of '''the person who was interviewed.''' For a more complete search by name, use the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/family-trees/results?offset=0&q.anyPlace=Nigeria '''FamilySearch Genealogies Index'''.]


Reliability: Good.<ref name="profile">The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Family History Record Profile: Nigeria,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1993-1999.</ref>


== References  ==
== References  ==
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Compiled Genealogies[edit | edit source]

The term genealogy is used in this Wiki article and in the FamilySearch Catalog to describe a variety of records containing family information previously gathered by other researchers, societies, or archives. These records can include pedigree charts, compiled data on families, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These can be excellent sources of information that can save you valuable time. Because they are secondary sources of information, however, they must be carefully evaluated for accuracy.

Family Trees[edit | edit source]

Digital Books[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Catalog[edit | edit source]

Many family histories can be found on the FamilySearch Catalog by performing a surname search:

  • Go to the FamilySearch Catalog
  • Click on the Surname link
  • Type in the search field the last name of the family that you are researching

OR to filter by location and surname:

  • Go to the FamilySearch Catalog
  • Click on the Keyword link
  • Type in the search field the country of residence and last name of the family that you are researching

Oral Genealogies[edit | edit source]

Oral genealogies are spoken lineages that are common in certain parts of the world. Oral Genealogies can be especially useful in localities where few if any written records exist and in some cultures are the main genealogical tool for researchers. The following are resources for finding Oral Genealogies for Nigeria.

Online Records[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Catalog[edit | edit source]

Catalog English.jpg

Many oral genealogies can be found in the FamilySearch catalog:

Browse a List of Oral Genealogies[edit | edit source]

Search by Place[edit | edit source]

  • Go to Nigeria in the FamilySearch Catalog
  • Once there, click on "Places within Nigeria"
  • Go to the smallest possible jurisdictional level of your place of interest
  • Click on the "Genealogy" topic

Search by Keyword[edit | edit source]

  • Go to the FamilySearch Catalog
  • Click on the Keyword link
  • Type in the search field the town of residence, the surname of the family that you are researching, and the phrase oral genealogy interview. The name search will be limited, finding only the name of the person who was interviewed. For a more complete search by name, use the FamilySearch Genealogies Index.


References[edit | edit source]