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[[Online Genealogy Records by Location|Online databases and images of records]] | [[Online Genealogy Records by Location|Online databases and images of records]] | ||
*Once on the page, click on the country your ancestor lived in during the event. | *Once on the page, click on the country your ancestor lived in during the event. For example, if your ancestor died in England, choose England and review the links for death records. | ||
== Family History Library == | == Family History Library == | ||
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You may obtain a list of family history centers near you on the FamilySearch Internet at [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp Find a Family History Center Near You]. The same Internet page also has links to more details about center resources and services. | You may obtain a list of family history centers near you on the FamilySearch Internet at [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp Find a Family History Center Near You]. The same Internet page also has links to more details about center resources and services. | ||
Because the library and centers do not have a copy of ''every'' genealogical record, you will need to check other sources for some records. | Because the library and centers do not have a copy of ''every'' genealogical record, you will need to check other sources for some records. | ||
== Other Research Libraries == | == Other Research Libraries == | ||
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Many journals have their own excellent indexes. English language (and French-Canadian) genealogical periodicals are also collectively indexed on the Internet in the [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|''Periodical Source Index'']] at [http://persi.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/persi Heritage Quest Online]. This is a subscription site, but many [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Centers]] and other genealogical libraries have a subscription and let visitors use it for free. | Many journals have their own excellent indexes. English language (and French-Canadian) genealogical periodicals are also collectively indexed on the Internet in the [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|''Periodical Source Index'']] at [http://persi.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/persi Heritage Quest Online]. This is a subscription site, but many [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Centers]] and other genealogical libraries have a subscription and let visitors use it for free. | ||
== E-mail and Correspondence == | === E-mail and Correspondence === | ||
Strive to see the most original record with your own eyes. Never fully trust records selected or copied by someone else because they may have been overlooked something important. | Strive to see the most original record with your own eyes. Never fully trust records selected or copied by someone else because they may have been overlooked something important. | ||
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'''''Professional Researchers.''''' You can employ private researchers to search the records for you. Lists of professional researchers are available at not cost on the Internet at— | '''''Professional Researchers.''''' You can employ private researchers to search the records for you. Lists of professional researchers are available at not cost on the Internet at— | ||
*[http://www.icapgen.org/Programs/aglist.htm#SearchAG | *[http://www.icapgen.org/Programs/aglist.htm#SearchAG%7C International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen<sup>SM</sup>)] | ||
*[http://www.bcgcertification.org/associates/index.php | *[http://www.bcgcertification.org/associates/index.php%7C Board for the Certification of Genealogists®] | ||
Similar lists are available from organizations in other countries. See Wiki articles or handbooks for specific addresses. Local libraries and societies may also provide the names of individuals in the area who will search records for you. | Similar lists are available from organizations in other countries. See Wiki articles or handbooks for specific addresses. Local libraries and societies may also provide the names of individuals in the area who will search records for you. | ||