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1. Go to [http://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch.org]<br> | 1. Go to [http://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch.org]<br> | ||
*Type in the name you are looking for, Click on Search. | |||
*The results will show what records the person can be found in. | |||
*Type in the name you are looking for, Click on | |||
*The results will show what records the person can be found in. | |||
*If your person is found in Ancestral File or Pedigree Resource File, it means someone has researched and submitted a pedigree with this person in the file. | *If your person is found in Ancestral File or Pedigree Resource File, it means someone has researched and submitted a pedigree with this person in the file. | ||
2. Go to the [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp Family History Library Catalog] | 2. Go to the [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp Family History Library Catalog] | ||
*Click on Surname Search | |||
*You will see the list of books and genealogy collections the library has. | |||
*If a book you really want to look at has not been filmed or digitized, go to the excellent article entitled,[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Buying%2C_Borrowing%2C_or_Searching_a_Book "Buying, Borrowing, or Searching a Book"] | |||
*Click on | |||
*You will see the list of books and genealogy collections the library has. | |||
*If a book you really want to look at has not been filmed or digitized, go to the excellent article entitled, [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Buying%2C_Borrowing%2C_or_Searching_a_Book "Buying, Borrowing, or Searching a Book"] | |||
3. Go to any of the Web sites listed below. They have collections of genealogies on their sites. Look for bulletin boards on these sites where you can post a query as well as search for your family name.<br> | 3. Go to any of the Web sites listed below. They have collections of genealogies on their sites. Look for bulletin boards on these sites where you can post a query as well as search for your family name.<br> | ||
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*[http://www.cyndislist.com/database.htm Cyndi's List] is a very complex site, but scroll down a little in this link and click on "Surname Databases" | *[http://www.cyndislist.com/database.htm Cyndi's List] is a very complex site, but scroll down a little in this link and click on "Surname Databases" | ||
*[http://www.geneanet.org/?lang=en http://www.geneanet.org] | *[http://www.geneanet.org/?lang=en http://www.geneanet.org] | ||
* | *[http://www.genealogy.com/index_r.html Family Tree Maker] | ||
*[http://www.kindredkonnections.com/genealogy/index.html Kindred Konnections] | |||
4. You might have success with a Google search, or any search engine, typing the name, along with the word "genealogy" or "family history," in the search box. | 4. You might have success with a Google search, or any search engine, typing the name, along with the word "genealogy" or "family history," in the search box. | ||