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''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[England_Societies|Societies]]'' | ||
<br> Societies and organizations that emphasize genealogy and family history may be able to provide information of value to your genealogical research. Some societies are set up on a county-wide basis; others cover a portion of a county. This section discusses only English societies, but do not overlook societies in the country your ancestors moved to. | <br> Societies and organizations that emphasize genealogy and family history may be able to provide information of value to your genealogical research. Some societies are set up on a county-wide basis; others cover a portion of a county. This section discusses only English societies, but do not overlook societies in the country your ancestors moved to. | ||
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=== [[Image:Society of Genealogists.jpg|thumb|right | === [[Image:Society of Genealogists.jpg|thumb|right]]The Society of Genealogists === | ||
The Society of Genealogists has extensive records from all over England. They also have the largest collection of transcribed parish registers in England. The address is: {{Wikipedia|Society of Genealogists}} | The Society of Genealogists has extensive records from all over England. They also have the largest collection of transcribed parish registers in England. The address is: {{Wikipedia|Society of Genealogists}} | ||
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The Association's headquarters are located in Ashbourne, Derbyshire. The postal address is PO Box 6549, Somersal Herbert, Ashbourne DE6 5WH. | The Association's headquarters are located in Ashbourne, Derbyshire. The postal address is PO Box 6549, Somersal Herbert, Ashbourne DE6 5WH. | ||
Addresses of local history societies are in the following books: | Addresses of local history societies may be obtained from the [http://www.ffhs.org.uk/ Federation Family History Societies' (FFHS) website] and are also published in the following books: | ||
Henderson, S.P.A., and A.J.W. Henderson,ed. ''Directory of British Associations & Associations in Ireland''. 13th ed. Beckenham, Kent: CBD Research Ltd., 1996. (Family History Library book {{FHL|802139|title-id|disp=942 E4hd}}; computer number 0054630.) | Henderson, S.P.A., and A.J.W. Henderson,ed. ''Directory of British Associations & Associations in Ireland''. 13th ed. Beckenham, Kent: CBD Research Ltd., 1996. (Family History Library book {{FHL|802139|title-id|disp=942 E4hd}}; computer number 0054630.) | ||