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The Family History Library has several sources that contain previous research or can lead you to others who are interested in sharing family information. These sources include: | The Family History Library has several sources that contain previous research or can lead you to others who are interested in sharing family information. These sources include: | ||
'''International Genealogical Index.''' The index provides names and vital information for deceased persons. This information was mostly submitted by members of the LDS Church. Although only a limited number of persons from Greece are listed in this index, it is worth checking. This research tool lists birth, christening, or marriage dates. The International Genealogical Index is available at [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org]. | '''International Genealogical Index.''' The index provides names and vital information for deceased persons. This information was mostly submitted by members of the LDS Church. Although only a limited number of persons from Greece are listed in this index, it is worth checking. This research tool lists birth, christening, or marriage dates. The International Genealogical Index is available at [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org]. as part of FamilySearch™. This index can be searched by surname. | ||
'''Ancestral File'''. This file at [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.FamilySearch.org], contains family history information linked in family groups and pedigrees that have been contributed since 1979. By 1992 the file contained millions of names, including those of many Greek families. Through Ancestral File you can print pedigree charts, family group records, and individual summary sheets for any person in the file. However, be aware that all information has been submitted by volunteers, so some of it may not be correct. | '''Ancestral File'''. This file at [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.FamilySearch.org], contains family history information linked in family groups and pedigrees that have been contributed since 1979. By 1992 the file contained millions of names, including those of many Greek families. Through Ancestral File you can print pedigree charts, family group records, and individual summary sheets for any person in the file. However, be aware that all information has been submitted by volunteers, so some of it may not be correct. | ||
'''Family Group Records Collection'''. (online | '''Family Group Records Collection'''. (online at [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.FamilySearch.org] in the IGI section) More than eight million family group record forms have been microfilmed in the Family Group Records Collection. The two major sections are the Archive Section and the Patrons Section. A special collection of Greek family group sheets is part of the Archive Section and can be found on FHL film 1281098. The film numbers for both sections are listed in the Author/Title section of the Family History Library Catalog under “Family Group Records Collection.” | ||
'''Family Histories''' | '''Family Histories''' | ||
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''Elliniki Genealogiki Bibliografia - Greek Genealogical Bibliography 1800–1997''). Athinai, Greece: D.A. Maurideros, 1998. (FHL book 949.5 D2m) This lists genealogical publications alphabetically by the name of the author. It does not have a surname index. | ''Elliniki Genealogiki Bibliografia - Greek Genealogical Bibliography 1800–1997''). Athinai, Greece: D.A. Maurideros, 1998. (FHL book 949.5 D2m) This lists genealogical publications alphabetically by the name of the author. It does not have a surname index. | ||
'''Internet ''' | '''Internet''' | ||
The Internet is a valuable tool for finding information on genealogical resources, coordinating research, and finding out what research may have already been done. Most of the information on the Internet is compiled from secondary sources and must be verified, but it may provide good clues and identify new sources to search. The Internet, certain computer bulletin boards, and commercial online services help family history researchers: | The Internet is a valuable tool for finding information on genealogical resources, coordinating research, and finding out what research may have already been done. Most of the information on the Internet is compiled from secondary sources and must be verified, but it may provide good clues and identify new sources to search. The Internet, certain computer bulletin boards, and commercial online services help family history researchers: | ||
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If you find your surname in any of the sources described in this section, determine whether the entry actually pertains to your family. All persons with the same surname are not necessarily related. Often, you will have to do some original research before you can connect your ancestry to families listed in these sources. | If you find your surname in any of the sources described in this section, determine whether the entry actually pertains to your family. All persons with the same surname are not necessarily related. Often, you will have to do some original research before you can connect your ancestry to families listed in these sources. | ||
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