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*Contains references to thousands of pedigrees and other information not otherwise found in the [[FamilySearch Catalog]].
*Contains references to thousands of pedigrees and other information not otherwise found in the [[FamilySearch Catalog]].


''The Genealogist’s Guide'', edited by George W. Marshall, 1903. (FHL book US/CAN Ref 929.142 M356g 1903; film 496451; computer number 336592.) First continuation edited by J. B. Whitmore, 1953. (FHL book British Ref 929.142 M356g supp.; fiche 6054492; computer number 375591.) Second continuation edited by Geoffrey B. Barrow, 1977. (FHL fiche 6026284; computer number 008520.) This source is a guide to British family pedigrees in hundreds of published sources, many of which are found in the library’s British collection.  
''The Genealogist’s Guide'', edited by George W. Marshall, 1903. (FS Library book US/CAN Ref 929.142 M356g 1903; film 496451; computer number 336592.) First continuation edited by J. B. Whitmore, 1953. (FS Library book British Ref 929.142 M356g supp.; fiche 6054492; computer number 375591.) Second continuation edited by Geoffrey B. Barrow, 1977. (FHL fiche 6026284; computer number 008520.) This source is a guide to British family pedigrees in hundreds of published sources, many of which are found in the library’s British collection.  


''A Catalogue of British Family Histories'', by T. R. Thomson. 3rd edition, 1976. (FHL book British Ref 942 A3t 1976; computer number 183050.) This source contains a list of over 2,500 British family histories published before 1975, many of which are in the library’s collection.  
''A Catalogue of British Family Histories'', by T. R. Thomson. 3rd edition, 1976. (FS Library book British Ref 942 A3t 1976; computer number 183050.) This source contains a list of over 2,500 British family histories published before 1975, many of which are in the library’s collection.  


Similar bibliographies are available specifically for Scotland and Ireland: ''Scottish Family Histories'', by Joan Ferguson (FHL book British Ref 941 D23f 1986; computer number 443116); and ''Bibliography of Irish Family History'', by Edward MacLysaght (FHL British Ref 941.5 D23m; computer number 229280).  
Similar bibliographies are available specifically for Scotland and Ireland: ''Scottish Family Histories'', by Joan Ferguson (FS Library book British Ref 941 D23f 1986; computer number 443116); and ''Bibliography of Irish Family History'', by Edward MacLysaght (FHL British Ref 941.5 D23m; computer number 229280).  


''Genealogies in the Library of Congress: A Bibliography'', by M. J. Kaminkow. (FHL book US/CAN Ref 016.9291 K128g, computer number 069719; FHL book US/CAN Ref 016.9291 K128g supp., computer number 448402; and FHL book US/CAN Ref 016.9291 K128g supp. 1987, computer number 416883.) This source:  
''Genealogies in the Library of Congress: A Bibliography'', by M. J. Kaminkow. (FS Library book US/CAN Ref 016.9291 K128g, computer number 069719; FS Library book US/CAN Ref 016.9291 K128g supp., computer number 448402; and FS Library book US/CAN Ref 016.9291 K128g supp. 1987, computer number 416883.) This source:  


*Lists over 52,000 printed genealogies.  
*Lists over 52,000 printed genealogies.  
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*Contains an index that lists all persons and families included in the biographies. (FHL fiche 6342001 with 325 parts.)
*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:  
''The National Dictionary of Biography'', edited by L. Stephen & S. Lee. (FS Library 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.)  
*Was initially published in 1900 with 63 volumes. (FHL fiche 6051261 with 278 parts.)  
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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. (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.  
''Genealogical Research Directory (GRD)'', edited by K. Johnson and M. Sainty. (FS Library 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 Genealogical Register'' second edition, 1997. (Index on FHL fiche 6344825; computer number 748499.)  
''British Isles Genealogical Register'' second edition, 1997. (Index on FHL fiche 6344825; computer number 748499.)  
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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.  
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.  
''National Genealogical Directory'', edited by I. L. Caley (formerly edited by M. J. Burchall). (FS Library 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.  


''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.  
''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.