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The term genealogy is used in this | The term genealogy is used in this Wiki article and in the Family History Library 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 files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These 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 and verified for accuracy. | ||
Additional sources of genealogy for noble families in Brazil are described in | Additional sources of genealogy for noble families in Brazil are described in [[Brazil Nobility]]. | ||
=== Major Collections and Databases === | === Major Collections and Databases === | ||
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''Moya, Salvador de. Catálogo de Autores Genealógicos (Catalog of Genealogical Authors''). São Paulo: Departamento de Cultura, 1937. (FHL book 981 A1 no. 15). | ''Moya, Salvador de. Catálogo de Autores Genealógicos (Catalog of Genealogical Authors''). São Paulo: Departamento de Cultura, 1937. (FHL book 981 A1 no. 15). | ||
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. See also | 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. See also [[Brazil Societies]]. | ||
=== Computer Networks and Bulletin Boards === | === Computer Networks and Bulletin Boards === | ||
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You can find computerized research tips and information about ancestors from Brazil in many sources at local, provincial, national, and international levels. The list of sources is growing rapidly. Most information is available at no cost. | You can find computerized research tips and information about ancestors from Brazil in many sources at local, provincial, national, and international levels. The list of sources is growing rapidly. Most information is available at no cost. | ||
Some information and guides are available on the Internet for research in Brazil. Sites that include information about archives and libraries, directories, and other subjects are found in various | Some information and guides are available on the Internet for research in Brazil. Sites that include information about archives and libraries, directories, and other subjects are found in various Wiki articles for Brazil. | ||
General sites that act as an index to many interesting Brazilian genealogical sites on the Internet include: | General sites that act as an index to many interesting Brazilian genealogical sites on the Internet include: | ||