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==FamilySearch Centers==
==FamilySearch Centers==
Some of the above collections are partially duplicated at the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] and its branch '''[https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch Centers]''' around the world. Most centers can help you by:
Some of the above collections are partially duplicated at the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] and its branch '''[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search FamilySearch Centers]''' around the world. Most centers can help you by:


*Giving you limited, personal, one-on-one research suggestions (but they do not do research for you)
*Giving you limited, personal, one-on-one research suggestions (but they do not do research for you)
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*Offering free how-to classes (varies by location)
*Offering free how-to classes (varies by location)
*Fostering contact between genealogical enthusiasts
*Fostering contact between genealogical enthusiasts
There are several [[:Category:Connecticut FamilySearch Centers|centers located in Connecticut]], ''for example:'' 
::[[Groton Connecticut FamilySearch Center]]<br>1230 Flander Rd<br>Mystic, Connecticut USA<br>Telephone: 860-536-5102
:::Each center is staffed by volunteers and has varying hours and services. Telephone in advance to verify their hours.
To locate one of these 4,500 centers in your own neighborhood, see [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ Find a FamilySearch Center].<br><br>


==For Further Reading==
==For Further Reading==


*Kemp, Thomas Jay.''Connecticut Researcher's Handbook''. Detroit, MI: Gale, 1981. {{FSC|175093|item|disp=FS Library book 974.6 D23k}}  
*Kemp, Thomas Jay. ''Connecticut Researcher's Handbook''. Detroit, MI: Gale, 1981. {{FSC|175093|item|disp=FS Library book 974.6 D23k}}  
*Leclerc, Michael J., editor. ''Genealogist's Handbook for New England Research''. Boston, Massachusetts : New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2012. {{FSC|1967587|disp=FS Library book 974 D27g 2012}} {{WorldCat|779626228|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}<br><br>
*Leclerc, Michael J., editor. ''Genealogist's Handbook for New England Research''. Boston, Massachusetts : New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2012. {{FSC|1967587|disp=FS Library book 974 D27g 2012}} {{WorldCat|779626228|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}<br><br>


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