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''[[Denmark|Denmark]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Denmark_Genealogy|Genealogy]]'' | ''[[Denmark|Denmark]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Denmark_Genealogy|Genealogy]]'' | ||
The term genealogy is used in this article and in the | The term genealogy is used in this article and in the FamilySearch Catalog to describe records that contain family information gathered by individuals, other researchers, societies, or archives. These records may include pedigree charts, compiled information on families, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These can be excellent sources of information that can save you valuable time. Because they are compiled from other sources of information, they must be carefully evaluated for accuracy. | ||
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'''Ancestral File.''' This file, part of FamilySearch™, contains family history information linked in family groups and pedigrees that have been contributed since 1979. Ancestral File contains thousands of Danish families. It can print pedigree charts, family group records, and individual summary sheets for any person in the file. | '''Ancestral File.''' This file, part of FamilySearch™, contains family history information linked in family groups and pedigrees that have been contributed since 1979. Ancestral File contains thousands of Danish families. It can print pedigree charts, family group records, and individual summary sheets for any person in the file. | ||
'''Family Group Records Collection (Archive and Patron).''' More than 8 million family group record forms have been microfilmed in the Family Group Records Collection. This includes many Danish families. There are two major sections: the Archive Section and the Patrons Section. The film numbers for both sections are listed in the Author/Title search of the | '''Family Group Records Collection (Archive and Patron).''' More than 8 million family group record forms have been microfilmed in the Family Group Records Collection. This includes many Danish families. There are two major sections: the Archive Section and the Patrons Section. The film numbers for both sections are listed in the Author/Title search of the FamilySearch Catalog under FAMILY GROUP RECORDS COLLECTION. | ||
=== Family Histories === | === Family Histories === | ||
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Some Danish families have produced histories or newsletters that may include genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These usually include several generations of the family. | Some Danish families have produced histories or newsletters that may include genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These usually include several generations of the family. | ||
The Family History Library has many published Danish family histories and newsletters. Copies at the Family History Library are listed in the | The Family History Library has many published Danish family histories and newsletters. Copies at the Family History Library are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog, in the Surname section, and in the Locality section of the parish the family was from under the subject heading "Genealogy." Not every name found in a family history will be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog. Only the major surnames discussed in the family history are included in the catalog. | ||
See also the "[[Denmark Biography|Biography]]" section. | See also the "[[Denmark Biography|Biography]]" section. | ||