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'''Family Group Records Collection.''' More than eight million microfilmed family group record forms are in the Family Group Records Collection, including many Scottish families. The collection has two major sections: The Archive Section and the Patron Section. You can find the film numbers for both sections in the Author/Title Search of the Family History Library Catalog on microfiche under FAMILY GROUP RECORDS COLLECTION. | '''Family Group Records Collection.''' More than eight million microfilmed family group record forms are in the Family Group Records Collection, including many Scottish families. The collection has two major sections: The Archive Section and the Patron Section. You can find the film numbers for both sections in the Author/Title Search of the Family History Library Catalog on microfiche under FAMILY GROUP RECORDS COLLECTION. | ||
'''Smith’s Inventory of Genealogical Sources in the Family History Library.''' Scotland is a subject index to items likely not listed in the Family History Library Catalog but which can be found in selected periodicals, books, and films in the library’s collection (Family History Library | '''Smith’s Inventory of Genealogical Sources in the Family History Library.''' Scotland is a subject index to items likely not listed in the Family History Library Catalog but which can be found in selected periodicals, books, and films in the library’s collection (Family History Library{{FHL|941 D23s|disp=book 941 D23s, 34 vols; fiche 6110528 in 18 parts).}} | ||
=== Family Histories === | === Family Histories === | ||
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You will find many Scottish family histories listed in: | You will find many Scottish family histories listed in: | ||
Ferguson, Joan P.S. ''Scottish Family Histories.'' Edinburgh: National Library of Scotland, 1986. (Family History Library | Ferguson, Joan P.S. ''Scottish Family Histories.'' Edinburgh: National Library of Scotland, 1986. (Family History Library {{FHL|941 D23f|disp=book Ref. 941 D23f}}.) This book lists over 3,200 family histories. | ||
You can also find family histories by using the Surname Search of the Family History Library Catalog. However, the catalog lists only the major surnames discussed in each history. | You can also find family histories by using the Surname Search of the Family History Library Catalog. However, the catalog lists only the major surnames discussed in each history. | ||
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The following publications show names and addresses of individuals and the family names they are researching. Using them may help you coordinate your research efforts. Search several editions since they are published yearly, and specific family names may appear in only one edition. | The following publications show names and addresses of individuals and the family names they are researching. Using them may help you coordinate your research efforts. Search several editions since they are published yearly, and specific family names may appear in only one edition. | ||
Caley, Iris Louise, ed. ''1993 National Genealogical Directory.'' Stoke St. Michael, Somerset: National Genealogical Directory, 1993. (Family History Library | Caley, Iris Louise, ed. ''1993 National Genealogical Directory.'' Stoke St. Michael, Somerset: National Genealogical Directory, 1993. (Family History Library {{FHL|11091|title-id|disp=book 942 D24na}}.) | ||
Johnson, Keith A., and Malcolm R. Sainty. ''Genealogical Research Directory.'' Sydney, Australia: Genealogical Research Directory Editors, 1996. (Family History Library | Johnson, Keith A., and Malcolm R. Sainty. ''Genealogical Research Directory.'' Sydney, Australia: Genealogical Research Directory Editors, 1996. (Family History Library{{FHL|929.1025 G286grd|disp=book Ref 929.1025 G286grd}}.) | ||
Federation of Family History Societies. ''British Isles Genealogical Register ("The BIG-R").'' 1994. (Family History Library | Federation of Family History Societies. ''British Isles Genealogical Register ("The BIG-R").'' 1994. (Family History Library {{FHL|732991|title-id|disp=fiche 6344825}}.) | ||
The Guild of One Name Studies publishes the following list of organizations that study specific surnames: | The Guild of One Name Studies publishes the following list of organizations that study specific surnames: | ||
''Register of One Name Studies.'' 7th ed. Solihull, England: Federation of Family History Societies, 1996. (Family History Library | ''Register of One Name Studies.'' 7th ed. Solihull, England: Federation of Family History Societies, 1996. (Family History Library{{FHL|942 D24re |disp=book 942 D24re 1996}}.) | ||
Since most persons with the same surname are not related, you will need to determine whether a name listed in one of the above sources belongs to your family. You might have to do some research in original records to connect your family to a family listed in one of these sources. | Since most persons with the same surname are not related, you will need to determine whether a name listed in one of the above sources belongs to your family. You might have to do some research in original records to connect your family to a family listed in one of these sources. | ||