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== Getting started with Cook Islands research == | == Getting started with Cook Islands research == | ||
The Cook Islands are named after Captain Cook, who sighted them in 1770. The islands became a British protectorate in 1888. By 1900, administrative control was transferred to New Zealand. In 1965, residents chose self-government in free association with New Zealand. | The Cook Islands are named after Captain Cook, who sighted them in 1770. The islands became a British protectorate in 1888. By 1900, administrative control was transferred to New Zealand. In 1965, residents chose self-government in free association with New Zealand. For a more full coverage, go the the wiki site "Cook Islands (Includes Rarotonga)"<br> | ||
== Genealogy<br> == | == Genealogy<br> == | ||
For more information about genealogies from the Cook Islands please see this article: [[Samoan, | For more information about genealogies from the Cook Islands please see this article: [[Samoan, Tongan and other Polynesian Genealogies|Samoan, Tongan and other Polynesian Genealogies]]<br> | ||
== Jurisdictions == | == Jurisdictions == | ||
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