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The following are three ways to find local genealogical societies and some of their resources that can help you and that you can contribute to. | The following are three ways to find local genealogical societies and some of their resources that can help you and that you can contribute to. | ||
# Do a search on this web site for a specific location and Societies. e.g (Utah Societies) | #Do a search on this web site for a specific location and Societies. e.g (Utah Societies) | ||
# There is a Federation of Genealogical Societies that has over 500 societies as members. Go to [http://www.fgs.org/ Federation of Genealogical Societies] to identify them and to search for specific locations under “Federation Member Societies” | #There is a Federation of Genealogical Societies that has over 500 societies as members. Go to [http://www.fgs.org/ Federation of Genealogical Societies] to identify them and to search for specific locations under “Federation Member Societies” | ||
# Try a Google search with the words “Genealogical Society | #Try a Google search with the words “Genealogical Society + [area] (e.g. Portland Oregon)” or Historical Society + [area]. This will usually identify local specific resources. | ||
# The [[United States Societies|United States Societies]] page has helpful information about Genealogical | #The [[United States Societies|United States Societies]] page has helpful information about genealogical societies. | ||
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=== See also === | |||
[[Strengthening a Genealogical Society on FamilySearch Wiki|Strengthening Your Genealogical Society on FamilySearch Wiki]] | |||
=== Categories === | |||
[[Category:United_States]] | |||
Revision as of 09:59, 26 February 2010
The following are three ways to find local genealogical societies and some of their resources that can help you and that you can contribute to.
- Do a search on this web site for a specific location and Societies. e.g (Utah Societies)
- There is a Federation of Genealogical Societies that has over 500 societies as members. Go to Federation of Genealogical Societies to identify them and to search for specific locations under “Federation Member Societies”
- Try a Google search with the words “Genealogical Society + [area] (e.g. Portland Oregon)” or Historical Society + [area]. This will usually identify local specific resources.
- The United States Societies page has helpful information about genealogical societies.
See also[edit | edit source]
Strengthening Your Genealogical Society on FamilySearch Wiki