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The following sources list individuals and groups who are willing to share the results of their research. | The following sources list individuals and groups who are willing to share the results of their research. | ||
''Genealogical Research Directory (GRD)'', edited by K. Johnson and M. Sainty. This directory lists thousands of family historians worldwide and the surnames they are researching. There are several editions; be sure to check them all. | ''Genealogical Research Directory (GRD)'', edited by K. Johnson and M. Sainty. (FHL book US/CAN 929.1025 G286grd; computer number 397541.) This directory lists thousands of family historians worldwide and the surnames they are researching. There are several editions; be sure to check them all. | ||
''British Isles | ''British Isles Genealogical Register'' second edition, 1997. (Index on FHL fiche 6344825; computer number 748499.) | ||
This register is known as BIG-R. It was created by the [http://www.ffhs.org.uk/ Federation of Family History Societies] in the UK. | This register is known as BIG-R. It was created by the [http://www.ffhs.org.uk/ Federation of Family History Societies] in the UK. It has the same features as the ''GRD'' described previously. | ||
''' | ''National Genealogical Directory'', edited by I. L. Caley (formerly edited by M. J. Burchall). (FHL book British Ref 942 D24na; computer number 2844.) This directory contains lists of individuals and the surnames they are researching. It has several editions; be sure to check them all. | ||
These directories are published by some individual family history societies in the British Isles. They list surnames which their members are interested in or are researching. | ''Directories of Members’ Interests''. These directories are published by some individual family history societies in the British Isles. They list surnames which their members are interested in or are researching. | ||
''Register of One Name Studies'' (FHL British Ref 942 D24re 1988; computer number 514173.) This register contains a directory of groups that specialize in research on one surname, as mentioned previously in the “Societies” section of this guide. You may find that there is already an organization doing research on your surname of interest. | |||
=== Searching original records === | |||
Once you know the place of origin of your British ancestors and have searched all previous research sources, you may want to search original records such as birth, marriage, death, census, or probate records. To determine which records to search and how to use them, ask a librarian for assistance. You may wish to review some of the following research guides first. | |||
* ''[[England]]'' | |||
* ''[[Ireland]]'' | |||
* ''[[Scotland]]'' | |||
* ''[[Wales]]'' | |||
[[Category:British Isles]] | [[Category:British Isles]] | ||