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''Scotland [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Getting Started With Your Scottish Research'' | |||
== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
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To help you get started, we suggest you read [[How to Guess Where to Start|How to Guess Where to Start]] and explore the various links on that page, then come back to this page to proceed. | To help you get started, we suggest you read [[How to Guess Where to Start|How to Guess Where to Start]] and explore the various links on that page, then come back to this page to proceed. | ||
You may also read these two articles: | You may also read these two articles: | ||
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To begin research in the records of Scotland, go to the [[Scotland Strategies for Locating Births, Marriages and Deaths|Research Strategies]] pages. | To begin research in the records of Scotland, go to the [[Scotland Strategies for Locating Births, Marriages and Deaths|Research Strategies]] pages. | ||
However, there are several general things to learn about Scotland before you begin research. The following information can help you be prepared and increase your chances for success. | However, there are several general things to learn about Scotland before you begin research. The following information can help you be prepared and increase your chances for success. | ||
== Jurisdictions, Gazetteers and Maps <br> == | == Jurisdictions, Gazetteers and Maps <br> == | ||
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Topographical maps show the elevation of the terrain by the coloring, to indicate the elevation of the terrain. Study a map to see how your place relates to the surrounding area. Parish maps are available for each county and show the relationship between parishes. How does the parish boundary correspond to the topographical area? Is your place near the border by the sea, another county or country? Where are the hills, rivers, canals or main roads? Is it an urban or rural area? All of these factors influenced your family and their movements. | Topographical maps show the elevation of the terrain by the coloring, to indicate the elevation of the terrain. Study a map to see how your place relates to the surrounding area. Parish maps are available for each county and show the relationship between parishes. How does the parish boundary correspond to the topographical area? Is your place near the border by the sea, another county or country? Where are the hills, rivers, canals or main roads? Is it an urban or rural area? All of these factors influenced your family and their movements. | ||
For more information, go to the pages for [[Scotland Gazetteers|gazetteers]] and [[Scotland Maps|maps]]. | For more information, go to the pages for [[Scotland Gazetteers|gazetteers]] and [[Scotland Maps|maps]]. | ||
== Definition of Terms == | == Definition of Terms == | ||
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A 'handbook' is a narrative explanation about how to conduct research, how to understand a given set of records, a summary of what records are available in a specific place, or a combination of all three. Reading a handbook is similar to taking a class--it helps you to learn more. | A 'handbook' is a narrative explanation about how to conduct research, how to understand a given set of records, a summary of what records are available in a specific place, or a combination of all three. Reading a handbook is similar to taking a class--it helps you to learn more. | ||
Handbooks that discuss records are most helpful when they tell the time period in which the record existed, the content and value to a researcher, and where the record is currently housed. You will find a list of suggested handbooks in the Read More section below. | Handbooks that discuss records are most helpful when they tell the time period in which the record existed, the content and value to a researcher, and where the record is currently housed. You will find a list of suggested handbooks in the Read More section below. | ||
== The Internet == | == The Internet == | ||
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The Internet may provide you information on your ancestors as well as access to records and resources, and access to the catalogs and collections of record repositories. You may search the websites of specific repositories and libraries or you may use a search engine such as Google to search for ancestors by name, to search for information about a locality, to look up definitions, or to learn more about doing research. | The Internet may provide you information on your ancestors as well as access to records and resources, and access to the catalogs and collections of record repositories. You may search the websites of specific repositories and libraries or you may use a search engine such as Google to search for ancestors by name, to search for information about a locality, to look up definitions, or to learn more about doing research. | ||
You will find references and links to valuable websites on the [[Scotland Strategies for Locating Births, Marriages and Deaths|Research Strategies]] pages. | You will find references and links to valuable websites on the [[Scotland Strategies for Locating Births, Marriages and Deaths|Research Strategies]] pages. | ||
== Join a Family History Society <br> == | == Join a Family History Society <br> == | ||
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In addition, there are many other record types of value for family history research. To learn more about other record types, see the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Search/Rg/frameset_rg.asp?Dest=G1&Aid=&Gid=&Lid=&Sid=&Did=&Juris1=&Event=&Year=&Gloss=&Sub=&Tab=&Entry=&Guide=Scotland.ASP Scotland Research Outline]. Also, on the main [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Portal:Scotland Scotland] page in this wiki, click on the links for the various topics. | In addition, there are many other record types of value for family history research. To learn more about other record types, see the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Search/Rg/frameset_rg.asp?Dest=G1&Aid=&Gid=&Lid=&Sid=&Did=&Juris1=&Event=&Year=&Gloss=&Sub=&Tab=&Entry=&Guide=Scotland.ASP Scotland Research Outline]. Also, on the main [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Portal:Scotland Scotland] page in this wiki, click on the links for the various topics. | ||
As you proceed to the [[ | As you proceed to the [[Scotland Strategies for Locating Births, Marriages and Deaths|Research Strategies]] pages, you will learn how to use the records to find your ancestors. | ||
== Read More <br> == | == Read More <br> == | ||
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Herber, Mark D. ''Ancestral Trails: the complete guide to British genealogy and family history'', ed. 2. Sutton Publishing: London, 1998. FHL book 942 D27hm. | Herber, Mark D. ''Ancestral Trails: the complete guide to British genealogy and family history'', ed. 2. Sutton Publishing: London, 1998. FHL book 942 D27hm. | ||
Irvine, Sherry. ''Scottish Ancestry: research methods for family historians,'' ed<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1216401117324_845" | Irvine, Sherry. ''Scottish Ancestry: research methods for family historians,'' ed<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1216401117324_845" />. 3. Ancestry: Provo, Utah, 2003. FHL book 941 D27ir. | ||
Moody, David. ''Scottish Family History''. B.T. Batsford: London, 1988. FHL book 941 D27md. | Moody, David. ''Scottish Family History''. B.T. Batsford: London, 1988. FHL book 941 D27md. | ||
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Sinclair, Cecil. ''Tracing Your Scottish Ancestors: a guide to ancestry research in the Scottish Record Office''. HMSO: Edinburgh, 1990. FHL book 941 D27s. | Sinclair, Cecil. ''Tracing Your Scottish Ancestors: a guide to ancestry research in the Scottish Record Office''. HMSO: Edinburgh, 1990. FHL book 941 D27s. | ||
Steel, Don J. ''Sources for Scottish Genealogy and Family Histor''y.'' ''Phillimore & Co. LTD: London, 1970. FHL book 942 D27ste, vol. 12. | Steel, Don J. ''Sources for Scottish Genealogy and Family Histor''y.'' ''Phillimore & Co. LTD: London, 1970. FHL book 942 D27ste, vol. 12. | ||
[[Category:Beginners]] [[Category:Scotland]] | [[Category:Beginners]] [[Category:Scotland]] | ||