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| == Computer Networks and Bulletin Boards == | | == Information on the Internet == |
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| Computers with modems can be useful tools for obtaining information from selected archives and libraries. In a way, computer networks themselves serve as a library. The Internet, certain computer bulletin boards, and commercial on-line services help family history researchers:
| | The Internet, mailing lists, bulletin boards and commercial on-line services help family history researchers to: |
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| Locate other researchers. | | *Locate other researchers. |
| | *Post queries. |
| | *Send and receive E-mail. |
| | *Search large databases. |
| | *Search computer libraries. |
| | *Join in computer chat and lecture sessions. |
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| | You can find research tips and information about ancestors from England in a variety of sources at the local, county, national, or international level. Most archives and libraries have their own Web sites. The [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archon/ Archon Directory] can help locate a Web site, or search online for the name of the archive or library.<br> |
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| Search large databases.
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| Search computer libraries.
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| You can find computerized research tips and information about ancestors from England in a variety of sources at the local, county, national, or international level. The list of sources is growing rapidly and most of the information is available at no cost. | |
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| The FamilySearch™ Internet Genealogy Service at www.familysearch.org. This Web site, created by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, may help you with your family history by allowing you to:
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| Search the Church’s family history databases that are available on-line.
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| Coordinate your research efforts with others.
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| Preserve and share your genealogy.
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| Search other Internet sites for information about your ancestors.
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| Addresses on the Internet change frequently. The following site is an important gateway linking you to many more network and bulletin board sites:
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| [http://www.genuki.org.uk/ www.genuki.org.uk] | |
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| GENUKI is a cooperative effort by many genealogical and historical societies to list databases, libraries, bulletin boards, and other resources available on the Internet for parishes and counties.<br><!--{12088105083071} --><!--{12088105083072} --><!--{12088105083073} --><!--{12088105083074} --><!--{12088105083075} -->
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| {{Place|England}} | | {{Place|England}} |
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| [[Category:England|Archives and Libraries]] | | [[Category:England|Archives and Libraries]] |