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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> | ||
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=== Online databases === | |||
Some of the best free databases on the Internet (or partly free at Family History Centers, or Family History Library)—good sites to begin research on a family—are listed on the wiki at [[Major Databases for Beginning United States Research#Databases_Online|Databases Online]]. Several of these sites are more for United States research, but most countries have their own unique sites that also would be good places to start. | Some of the best free databases on the Internet (or partly free at Family History Centers, or Family History Library)—good sites to begin research on a family—are listed on the wiki at [[Major Databases for Beginning United States Research#Databases_Online|Databases Online]]. Several of these sites are more for United States research, but most countries have their own unique sites that also would be good places to start. | ||
=== | === Family histories === | ||
Compiled genealogies and family histories may be available for a family you are researching. In order to find these search library catalogs or indexes such as: | Compiled genealogies and family histories may be available for a family you are researching. In order to find these search library catalogs or indexes such as: | ||
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*'''''Periodical Source Index (PERSI)''''' [http://persi.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/persi/search/people '''''People Search'''''] for a family name in over a million article titles in genealogical periodicals. Put the family name in the '''Surname''' field and click the ''Search'' button. If the Article Results List is too long, redo the search but in the '''Keyword''' field add the two-letter postal abbreviation for the state where they lived. | *'''''Periodical Source Index (PERSI)''''' [http://persi.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/persi/search/people '''''People Search'''''] for a family name in over a million article titles in genealogical periodicals. Put the family name in the '''Surname''' field and click the ''Search'' button. If the Article Results List is too long, redo the search but in the '''Keyword''' field add the two-letter postal abbreviation for the state where they lived. | ||
=== | === 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> | ||
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*[http://worldcat.org/advancedsearch '''''WorldCatalog Advanced Search''''']. In the '''''Subject''''' field enter the county or town name and “history” like this, '''Cook Illinois history''', or '''Sudbury Ontario history'''. | *[http://worldcat.org/advancedsearch '''''WorldCatalog Advanced Search''''']. In the '''''Subject''''' field enter the county or town name and “history” like this, '''Cook Illinois history''', or '''Sudbury Ontario history'''. | ||
=== | === Censuses === | ||
Censuses show family members, their residence, and are often indexed. Use census records in the [[United States Census|United States]], [[Canada Census|Canada]], and [[England Census|Britain]] early and often, especially if they are indexed. It is important to add EVERY census you can find to the family group record for EACH member of the family to show where they lived throughout their lives. For a list of links to [[United States Census Online|online census indexes]] see [http://www.warnes.net/Teslacorp/GenealogyLinks/index_html?Tab=4-US%20Census Genealogy Links]. | Censuses show family members, their residence, and are often indexed. Use census records in the [[United States Census|United States]], [[Canada Census|Canada]], and [[England Census|Britain]] early and often, especially if they are indexed. It is important to add EVERY census you can find to the family group record for EACH member of the family to show where they lived throughout their lives. For a list of links to [[United States Census Online|online census indexes]] see [http://www.warnes.net/Teslacorp/GenealogyLinks/index_html?Tab=4-US%20Census Genealogy Links]. | ||