Massachusetts Compiled Genealogies: Difference between revisions

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Many genealogies have been researched and published for the colonial states. Names of the earliest immigrants and settlers have been identified. Examples of numerous published collections are:  
Many genealogies have been researched and published for the colonial states. Names of the earliest immigrants and settlers have been identified. Examples of numerous published collections are:  


Cutter, William Richard. ''Genealogical and Personal Memoirs Relating to the Families of the State of Massachusetts''. Four Volumes. New York, NY: Lewis Historical Publishing, 1910. (Family History Library  films {{FHL|51887|title-id|disp=905528}}-29; {{FHL|51887|title-id|disp=fiche 6051241}}.)
Cutter, William Richard. ''Genealogical and Personal Memoirs Relating to the Families of the State of Massachusetts''. Four Volumes. New York, NY: Lewis Historical Publishing, 1910. {{FHL|51887|item|disp=FHL films 905528-29}} and  {{FHL|51887|item|disp=FHL fiche 6051241}}.  


This and other series by Cutter relating to Massachusetts and New England are indexed in:  
This and other series by Cutter relating to Massachusetts and New England are indexed in:  


Ireland, Norma Olin and Winifred Irving. ''Cutter Index: A Consolidated Index of Cutter's Nine Genealogy Series''. Fallbrook, California: Ireland Indexing Service, [197-]. ({{FHL|75530|title-id|disp=Family History Library}} ; film 1036507 item 6; fiche 6046737.)
Ireland, Norma Olin and Winifred Irving. ''Cutter Index: A Consolidated Index of Cutter's Nine Genealogy Series''. Fallbrook, California: Ireland Indexing Service, [197-]. {{FHL|75530|item|disp=FHL film 1036507 item 6}} and {{FHL|75530|item|disp=FHL fiche 6046737}}.  


Greenlaw, William Prescott. ''The Greenlaw Index of the New England Historic Genealogical Society''. Two Volumes. Boston, Massachusetts: G. K. Hall, 1979. ({{FHL|159544|title-id|disp=Family History Library}} .) This is an index to many local histories and genealogies published between 1900 and about 1940.  
Greenlaw, William Prescott. ''The Greenlaw Index of the New England Historic Genealogical Society''. Two Volumes. Boston, Massachusetts: G. K. Hall, 1979. {{FHL|159544|item|disp=FHL 974 D22g vols. 1-2}}. This is an index to many local histories and genealogies published between 1900 and about 1940.  


New England Historic Genealogical Society. ''English Origins of New England Families: from the New England Historical and Genealogical Register''. First Series, Three Volumes, 1984. Second Series, Three Volumes, 1985. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing. (Family History Library First Series {{FHL|323303|title-id|disp=fiche 6047919}}; Second Series {{FHL|164748|title-id|disp=fiche 6047922.)}} Multi-generation genealogies several pages long.  
New England Historic Genealogical Society. ''English Origins of New England Families: from the New England Historical and Genealogical Register''. First Series, Three Volumes, 1984. Second Series, Three Volumes, 1985. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing. Series {{FHL|323303|item|disp=FHL fiche 6047919, First Series}} and {{FHL|164748|item|disp=FHL fiche 6047922, Second Series}}. Multi-generation genealogies several pages long.  


Pope, Charles Henry. ''The Pioneers of Massachusetts. 1900''. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1965. (Family History Library {{FHL|322365|title-id|disp=film 924405 fiche 6046669}}.) This includes genealogical information found in various local records for 1620–1650.  
Pope, Charles Henry. ''The Pioneers of Massachusetts. 1900''. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1965. {{FHL|322365|item|disp=FHL film 924405}} and {{FHL|322365|item|disp=FHL fiche 6046669}}. This includes genealogical information found in various local records for 1620–1650.  


Rider, Fremont, ed. ''American Genealogical- Biographical Index''. Volumes 1-186+. Middletown, Connecticut: Godfrey Memorial Library, 1952-. (Family History Library {{FHL|152434|title-id|disp=book 973 D22am ser. 2; on 31 FHL films}}.) This is a continuing series. An earlier version of 48 volumes was published as The American Genealogical Index, 1942-1951. Over 4 million brief citations (name, date, and source) to manuscripts, periodicals, books, and the Boston Transcript. The earlier version indexed 350 sources. The second version includes the original 350 sources and an additional 800 sources.  
Rider, Fremont, ed. ''American Genealogical- Biographical Index''. Volumes 1-186+. Middletown, Connecticut: Godfrey Memorial Library, 1952-. {{FHL|152434|item|disp=FHL book 973 D22am ser. 2; on 31 FHL films}}. This is a continuing series. An earlier version of 48 volumes was published as The American Genealogical Index, 1942-1951. Over 4 million brief citations (name, date, and source) to manuscripts, periodicals, books, and the Boston Transcript. The earlier version indexed 350 sources. The second version includes the original 350 sources and an additional 800 sources.  


To help understand the source citations and to locate the original sources, use the colored pages in some volumes of:  
To help understand the source citations and to locate the original sources, use the colored pages in some volumes of:  


Clark, Patricia L. and Dorothy Huntsman, eds. ''Key Title Index to the American Genealogical-Biographical Index''. Salt Lake City,Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. (Family History Library index; {{FHL|655803|title-id|disp=film 1698167 item 4; fiche 6088377}}.) Lists sources that are at the Family History Library and their call numbers.  
Clark, Patricia L. and Dorothy Huntsman, eds. ''Key Title Index to the American Genealogical-Biographical Index.'' Salt Lake City,Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. {{FHL|655803|item|disp=FHL film 1698167 item 4}} and {{FHL|655803|item|disp=FHL fiche 6088377}}. Lists sources that are at the Family History Library and their call numbers.  


Savage, James. ''A Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England''. Four Volumes. 1860-62. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1965. Family History Library ; {{FHL|283037|title-id|disp=film 496426-28}}.) Alphabetical list showing three generations of immigrants who arrived in America before 1692. Brief sketches and genealogies of the families, with dates.  
Savage, James. ''A Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England''. Four Volumes. 1860-62. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1965. {{FHL|283037|item|disp=films 496426-28}}. Alphabetical list showing three generations of immigrants who arrived in America before 1692. Brief sketches and genealogies of the families, with dates.


=== Collections  ===
=== Collections  ===
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