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Genealogical Web sites are beneficial to those searching British or Irish ancestors. The following is a sampling that offers researchers information and additional links. | Genealogical Web sites are beneficial to those searching British or Irish ancestors. The following is a sampling that offers researchers information and additional links. | ||
==General== | == General == | ||
*The [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/ Genealogy of the United Kingdom and Ireland (GenUKI)] web site links to a number of other sites where you can learn about a variety of British and Irish genealogical records. The site is arranged by country, county, and topic. | *The [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/ Genealogy of the United Kingdom and Ireland (GenUKI)] web site links to a number of other sites where you can learn about a variety of British and Irish genealogical records. The site is arranged by country, county, and topic. | ||
*The [http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] site offers a vast collection that includes census records. | *The [http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] site offers a vast collection that includes census records. | ||
==England== | == England == | ||
{{main|England Websites}} | |||
{{main|England Websites}} | |||
*The [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ National Archives] holds material that relates to both England and Wales. The site includes an on-line catalogue, information leaflets, and an education centre. | *The [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ National Archives] holds material that relates to both England and Wales. The site includes an on-line catalogue, information leaflets, and an education centre. | ||
*The [http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/ General Register Office] site contains a link to on-line ordering of civil birth, marriage, and death certificates for England and Wales. | *The [http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/ General Register Office] site contains a link to on-line ordering of civil birth, marriage, and death certificates for England and Wales. | ||
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*[http://www.cyndislist.com/england.htm Cyndi's List] web site contains links to many English research sites. Links are suggested by individual researchers. | *[http://www.cyndislist.com/england.htm Cyndi's List] web site contains links to many English research sites. Links are suggested by individual researchers. | ||
==Ireland== | == Ireland == | ||
{{main|Ireland Websites}} | |||
{{main|Ireland Websites}} | |||
*The [http://www.irish-roots.net/ Irish Family History Foundation] is the coordinating body for a network of government approved genealogical research centres in the Republic of Ireland (Eire) and in Northern Ireland, which have computerized millions of Irish names in genealogical records. | *The [http://www.irish-roots.net/ Irish Family History Foundation] is the coordinating body for a network of government approved genealogical research centres in the Republic of Ireland (Eire) and in Northern Ireland, which have computerized millions of Irish names in genealogical records. | ||
*The [http://www.nationalarchives.ie/ National Archives of Ireland] contains information about useful Irish genealogical sources. | *The [http://www.nationalarchives.ie/ National Archives of Ireland] contains information about useful Irish genealogical sources. | ||
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*[http://www.cyndislist.com/ireland.htm Cyndi's List] web site contains links to many Irish research sites. Links are suggested by individual researchers. | *[http://www.cyndislist.com/ireland.htm Cyndi's List] web site contains links to many Irish research sites. Links are suggested by individual researchers. | ||
== Isle of Man == | == Isle of Man == | ||
{{main|Isle of Man Websites}} | {{main|Isle of Man Websites}} | ||
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*[http://www.imuseum.im/FamilyHistory/Explore.mth iMuseum]: Courtesy of the Ilse of Man Government | *[http://www.imuseum.im/FamilyHistory/Explore.mth iMuseum]: Courtesy of the Ilse of Man Government | ||
==Scotland== | == Scotland == | ||
{{main|Scotland Websites}} | |||
{{main|Scotland Websites}} | |||
*[http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ Scotland’s People] provides access to on-line indexes and digital images for many genealogical records, such as census, church and civil registration records. | *[http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ Scotland’s People] provides access to on-line indexes and digital images for many genealogical records, such as census, church and civil registration records. | ||
*The [http://www.nas.gov.uk/familyHistory/ National Archives of Scotland] gives information about the records of interest to genealogists and links to other sites that discuss Scottish genealogical information. | *The [http://www.nas.gov.uk/familyHistory/ National Archives of Scotland] gives information about the records of interest to genealogists and links to other sites that discuss Scottish genealogical information. | ||
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*[http://www.cyndislist.com/scotland.htm Cyndi's List] web site contains links to many Scottish research sites. Links are suggested by individual researchers. | *[http://www.cyndislist.com/scotland.htm Cyndi's List] web site contains links to many Scottish research sites. Links are suggested by individual researchers. | ||
==Wales== | == Wales == | ||
{{main|Wales Websites}} | |||
{{main|Wales Websites}} | |||
*The [http://www.llgc.org.uk/ National Library of Wales] is the premier archive for Welsh family history records. A list of genealogical records in the National Library is discussed in several on-line guides. A section on this site provides information for those preparing to visit their library. | *The [http://www.llgc.org.uk/ National Library of Wales] is the premier archive for Welsh family history records. A list of genealogical records in the National Library is discussed in several on-line guides. A section on this site provides information for those preparing to visit their library. | ||
*The [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ National Archives] holds material that relates to both Wales and England. The site includes an on-line catalogue, information leaflets, and an education centre. | *The [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ National Archives] holds material that relates to both Wales and England. The site includes an on-line catalogue, information leaflets, and an education centre. | ||
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*[http://www.cyndislist.com/wales.htm Cyndi's List] site contains links to many Welsh research sites. Links are suggested by individual researchers. | *[http://www.cyndislist.com/wales.htm Cyndi's List] site contains links to many Welsh research sites. Links are suggested by individual researchers. | ||
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