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| [https://www.facebook.com/groups/367146666771463 / U.S. West Genealogy Research Community] | |||
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| British Isles | | British Isles | ||
| | | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1546583758929894 / British Isles] | ||
[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1546583758929894 / British Isles] | |||
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== North America Research Pages and Groups == | == North America Research Pages and Groups == | ||
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| U.S. South Genealogy Research Community | | U.S. South Genealogy Research Community | ||
| [https://www.facebook.com/groups/804695219582639 / U.S. South Genealogy Research Community] | |||
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[https://www.facebook.com/groups/804695219582639 / U.S. South Genealogy Research Community] | |||
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| U.S. Midwest Genealogy Research Community | | U.S. Midwest Genealogy Research Community | ||
| | | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1473896099560205 / U.S. Midwest Genealogy Research Community] | ||
[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1473896099560205 / U.S. Midwest Genealogy Research Community] | |||
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| U.S. Northeast Genealogy Research Community | | U.S. Northeast Genealogy Research Community | ||
| | | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/965066490187186 / U.S. Northeast Genealogy Research Community] | ||
[https://www.facebook.com/groups/965066490187186 / U.S. Northeast Genealogy Research Community] | |||
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| U.S. West Genealogy Research Community | | U.S. West Genealogy Research Community | ||
| | | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/277105002497049 / U.S. West Genealogy Research Community] | ||
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== Specialty Pages and Groups Related to Genealogy == | == Specialty Pages and Groups Related to Genealogy == | ||
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Each Genealogy Research Community page is supported by at least two volunteer administrators. If you would want to learn more about a volunteer administrator, see [[FamilySearch Communities: Administrator Guide]] for more information. | Each Genealogy Research Community page is supported by at least two volunteer administrators. If you would want to learn more about a volunteer administrator, see [[FamilySearch Communities: Administrator Guide]] for more information. | ||
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Revision as of 09:38, 13 March 2015
See also: Family Associations
New Pages and Groups on Facebook about genealogy research are being created nearly every day. The main topic of either a Page or a Group will typically be about doing research in a specific location, an ethnic group, or special interest. Feel free to add to the list.
See the Family Associations page for a listing of family organizations, societies, and associations that have either a Facebook page, a website, or other contact information. Feel free to add to list.
International Research Pages and Groups[edit | edit source]
(Click the icon next to each column heading to sort the table.)
North America Research Pages and Groups[edit | edit source]
Specialty Pages and Groups Related to Genealogy[edit | edit source]
| Page or Group Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Genealogy Research | Members of this group help each other with their research. |
| The Brickwall Club page | Based in the UK, this Brickwall Club works to help each other in solving their brick walls in research. Also see their website The Brickwall Club |
| The Brickwall Club group | The group works together with the page by the same name. |
| The NextGen Genealogy Network | This group fosters the next generations' interest in genealogy. |
| Genealogy and Newspapers | A group for anyone who uses newspapers in their family history work. |
| Autosomal DNA | This group talks about geographical and historical origins of your genetic markers. |
| 23andMe Newbies | This is a closed group for those who are beginning genetic testing with 23andMe and discussing genealogy and health. |
| International Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG) | The mission for this group is to be an "advocate for and educate about the use of genetics as a tool for genealogical research, and promote a supportive network for genetic genealogists." |
| Genealogy 101 | New Open Facebook Group for MyGenTools- instruction and tools for genealogy research. Come watch us grow as we add new content every week. |
Volunteer as a Community Administrator[edit | edit source]
We are always looking for new volunteers! Sign up to join our team by filling out this form:
Each Genealogy Research Community page is supported by at least two volunteer administrators. If you would want to learn more about a volunteer administrator, see FamilySearch Communities: Administrator Guide for more information.
