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''[[New Zealand|New Zealand]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New_Zealand_Genealogy|Genealogy]]'' | ''[[New Zealand|New Zealand]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New_Zealand_Genealogy|Genealogy]]'' | ||
The term genealogy is used in this outline and in the | The term genealogy is used in this outline and in the FamilySearch Catalog to describe a variety of records containing family information gathered by individuals, other researchers, societies, or archives. These records may include pedigree charts, compiled information on families, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. Genealogies can be excellent sources of information that can save you valuable time. Because they are compiled from other sources of information, they must be carefully evaluated for accuracy. | ||
=== Major Collections and Databases === | === Major Collections and Databases === | ||
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*'''Ancestral File.''' This file is a part of FamilySearch and contains lineage-linked family history information in family groups and pedigrees that has been contributed since 1979. As of June, 1998, the file contains the names of millions of persons, including many thousands of New Zealand families. Ancestral File can print pedigree charts, family group records, and individual summary sheets for any person in the file.<br><br> | *'''Ancestral File.''' This file is a part of FamilySearch and contains lineage-linked family history information in family groups and pedigrees that has been contributed since 1979. As of June, 1998, the file contains the names of millions of persons, including many thousands of New Zealand families. Ancestral File can print pedigree charts, family group records, and individual summary sheets for any person in the file.<br><br> | ||
*'''Family Group Records Archives.''' Gathered submissions by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, there are over 8 million families listed. This includes many New Zealand and Maori families. These records include: the Archive Section, the Old Patron Section and the Patron Section. The film numbers are listed in the Author/Title search of the microfiche version of the | *'''Family Group Records Archives.''' Gathered submissions by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, there are over 8 million families listed. This includes many New Zealand and Maori families. These records include: the Archive Section, the Old Patron Section and the Patron Section. The film numbers are listed in the Author/Title search of the microfiche version of the FamilySearch Catalog under:<br><br> | ||
::CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. GENEALOGY SOCIETY. FAMILY GROUP RECORDS COLLECTION<br><br> | ::CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. GENEALOGY SOCIETY. FAMILY GROUP RECORDS COLLECTION<br><br> | ||
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Some New Zealand families have produced histories or newsletters that may include genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These usually include several generations of the family. | Some New Zealand families have produced histories or newsletters that may include genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These usually include several generations of the family. | ||
The Family History Library has a few published New Zealand family histories and newsletters. Copies at the Family History Library are listed in the Surname search of the | The Family History Library has a few published New Zealand family histories and newsletters. Copies at the Family History Library are listed in the Surname search of the FamilySearch Catalog. Not every name found in a family history will be listed in the catalog. Only the major surnames discussed in a family history are included. The National Library of New Zealand also has a collection of family histories. | ||
Unpublished and manuscript family histories are sometimes found in special collections of universities and colleges and with private individuals. These unpublished family histories are generally inaccessible for research unless you can contact a representative of the family who deposited them. | Unpublished and manuscript family histories are sometimes found in special collections of universities and colleges and with private individuals. These unpublished family histories are generally inaccessible for research unless you can contact a representative of the family who deposited them. | ||
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The New Zealand Society of Genealogists has created several major New Zealand record collections. For information go to http://www.genealogy.org.nz/Member_Services_9.aspx | The New Zealand Society of Genealogists has created several major New Zealand record collections. For information go to http://www.genealogy.org.nz/Member_Services_9.aspx | ||
A few genealogical collections are listed in Place search of the | A few genealogical collections are listed in Place search of the FamilySearch Catalog under the following: | ||
:'''NEW ZEALAND - GENEALOGY''' | :'''NEW ZEALAND - GENEALOGY''' | ||