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==What Compiled Genealogies Are== | ==What Compiled Genealogies Are== | ||
The term compiled genealogy is used 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. Because compiled genealogies are secondary sources of information, they must be carefully evaluated and original records found to verify accuracy. | The term compiled genealogy is used 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. Because compiled genealogies are secondary sources of information, they must be carefully evaluated and original records found to verify accuracy. | ||
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===Catalogs=== | ===Catalogs=== | ||
*[https://www.worldcat.org/ WorldCat | *[https://www.worldcat.org/ WorldCat Catalog] at WorldCat - gives libraries books are located in | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] at FamilySearch - includes links to online books when available, requires free account | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] at FamilySearch - includes links to online books when available, requires free account | ||
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==Strategies for Using Compiled Genealogies== | ==Strategies for Using Compiled Genealogies== | ||
*Some regional or local repositories or societies may have additional compiled genealogies. See [[Archives and Libraries]] and [[Societies]] for more resources. | |||
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'''Process for Locating Periodicals'''<br> | |||
*Check magazine indexes, such as [https://www.genealogycenter.info/persi/ PERSI]. | |||
*Copy the following from the index: | |||
**Title of the magazine. | |||
**Number of the series, volume, or issue. | |||
**Date, if given. | |||
**Title of the article. | |||
**Author of the article. | |||
**Page number, if given. | |||
*Second, obtain the magazine article using the information you found in the index. | |||
==Fraudulent Genealogies== | |||
*Numerous fraudulent genealogies are known to exist and can be found in any major genealogical library and online. | |||
*See [[Fraudulent Genealogies|Fraudulent Genealogies]] for a summary of known fraudulent genealogists. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
[[Category:Compiled Genealogies]] | [[Category:Compiled Genealogies]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:34, 9 July 2025
What Compiled Genealogies Are[edit | edit source]
The term compiled genealogy is used 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. Because compiled genealogies are secondary sources of information, they must be carefully evaluated and original records found to verify accuracy.
Oral Genealogies[edit | edit source]
Information in the Records[edit | edit source]
Genealogical Value[edit | edit source]
How to Find Compiled Genealogies[edit | edit source]
Online Family Trees[edit | edit source]
- FamilySearch Genealogies at FamilySearch
- Public Member Trees at Ancestry ($)
Online and Published Books[edit | edit source]
- FamilySearch Digital Library at FamilySearch - online books, requires free account
- Internet Archive at Internet Archive - online books
- JSTOR ($)
- HathiTrust
- Google Books
Catalogs[edit | edit source]
- WorldCat Catalog at WorldCat - gives libraries books are located in
- FamilySearch Catalog at FamilySearch - includes links to online books when available, requires free account
Compiled Genealogies by Location[edit | edit source]
Strategies for Using Compiled Genealogies[edit | edit source]
- Some regional or local repositories or societies may have additional compiled genealogies. See Archives and Libraries and Societies for more resources.
Process for Locating Periodicals
- Check magazine indexes, such as PERSI.
- Copy the following from the index:
- Title of the magazine.
- Number of the series, volume, or issue.
- Date, if given.
- Title of the article.
- Author of the article.
- Page number, if given.
- Second, obtain the magazine article using the information you found in the index.
Fraudulent Genealogies[edit | edit source]
- Numerous fraudulent genealogies are known to exist and can be found in any major genealogical library and online.
- See Fraudulent Genealogies for a summary of known fraudulent genealogists.