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A few families have produced histories that may have genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These histories usually tell about several generations of the family. Family histories and genealogies are usually available at larger public libraries and historical societies. | A few families have produced histories that may have genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These histories usually tell about several generations of the family. Family histories and genealogies are usually available at larger public libraries and historical societies. | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has some published Philippine family histories and newsletters. These are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog, Surname section. Only the main surnames in each family history are listed in the catalog. | ||
If you find your surname in one of these histories, try to determine if it is your family. Not all persons with the same surname are related. Often you need to do some research in original records before you can connect your ancestry to families in these histories. | If you find your surname in one of these histories, try to determine if it is your family. Not all persons with the same surname are related. Often you need to do some research in original records before you can connect your ancestry to families in these histories. | ||
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