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''[[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Research | ''[[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Research]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Identify What You Know|Step 1. Identify What You Know]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Gather_Low-Hanging-Fruit_Sources|Gather Low-Hanging-Fruit Sources]]'' | ||
As you begin research on a new family, four kinds of sources are relatively easy to search—<br> | As you begin research on a new family, four kinds of sources are relatively easy to search—<br> | ||
=== '''Online databases.''' === | === '''Online databases.''' === | ||
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=== '''County, town, and village histories.''' === | === '''County, town, and village histories.''' === | ||
Local histories often include biographies and genealogies of the inhabitants. Find local histories in—<br> | Local histories often include biographies and genealogies of the inhabitants. Find local histories in—<br> | ||
*'''''Family History Library Catalog [https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog Place Search].''''' Search with the county, town, or village in the first field. Put the nation or state in the second field. In the "Place search results" click the appropriate place. If any of the entries for that place are for the topic '''History''', click it to see the details. | *'''''Family History Library Catalog [https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog Place Search].''''' Search with the county, town, or village in the first field. Put the nation or state in the second field. In the "Place search results" click the appropriate place. If any of the entries for that place are for the topic '''History''', click it to see the details. | ||