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 ===Biographies===
-The following biographies are two of many that exist.
+The following items provide biographies of specific individuals and may include your ancestor or provide clues to finding your ancestor. These are of a general nature, but other biographical sources may have a specific focus, listing people according to occupation, religion, etc. Other sources for biographies can be found in the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under GREAT BRITAIN or ENGLAND - BIOGRAPHY.
-''British and Irish Biographies, 1840-1940'', published by Chadwick-Healey Ltd, contains entries from 138 sources published between 1840 and 1940. It contains an index that lists all persons and families included in the biographies.
+''British Biographical Archives'', published by K. G. Sauer, Inc. (FHL fiche 6029709–732, several parts each, 1160 fiche total; computer number 460188.) This source:
-''The National Dictionary of Biography'', edited by L. Stephen &amp; S. Lee, contains posthumous sketches of more than 32,000 notable Britains.
+* Is a collection of biographies taken from 324 printed sources.
+* Covers 1600 to 1900.
+* Is arranged alphabetically.
-'''Registries for Research Exchange'''
+''British and Irish Biographies, 1840-1940'', published by Chadwick-Healey Ltd. (On microfiche. See FHL British Reg 942 A3cj for fiche numbers [computer number 509643], or look in the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under GREAT BRITAIN - BIOGRAPHY.) This source:
+* Contains entries from 138 sources published from 1840 to1940.
+* Contains an index that lists all persons and families included in the biographies. (FHL fiche 6342001 with 325 parts.)
+''The National Dictionary of Biography'', edited by L. Stephen & S. Lee. (FHL book British Ref 920.042 D56ln 1993; computer number 731170.) This source:
+* Was initially published in 1900 with 63 volumes. (FHL fiche 6051261 with 278 parts.)
+* Contains supplements that update to 1980.
+* Contains posthumous sketches of more than 32,000 notable Britains.
+===Registries for Research Exchange===
 The following sources list individuals and groups who are willing to share the results of their research.