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=== Databases - General Information===
=== Databases - General Information===
Below is an example of how to format a database collection. This is especially helpful for a list collections found on a Wiki page.<br><br>
Below is an example of how to format a database collection. This is especially helpful for a list collections found on a Wiki page.<br><br>
<nowiki>*'''DATE RANGE''' [URL DATABASENAME] at WEBSITENAME — index & images, ($)</nowiki><br><br>
<nowiki>*'''DATE RANGE''' [URL DATABASENAME] at WEBSITENAME — index & images, ($)</nowiki><br><br>


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<nowiki>*'''1880-1920''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10180/sweden-household-examination-books-1860-1947?s=218489221 Sweden Household Examination Books, 1880-1920] at MyHeritage — index & images, ($)</nowiki>
<nowiki>*'''1880-1920''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10180/sweden-household-examination-books-1860-1947?s=218489221 Sweden Household Examination Books, 1880-1920] at MyHeritage — index & images, ($)</nowiki>
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<nowiki>*'''1849-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1520594|Sweden Baptisms}} at FamilySearch - [[Sweden Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; ''Also at: [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60361/ Ancestry]($), [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30098/sweden-baptisms-1611-1920 MyHeritage]($), [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/sweden-baptisms-1611-1920 FindMyPast]($)''</nowiki><br>
<nowiki>*'''1849-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1520594|Sweden Baptisms}} at FamilySearch - [[Sweden Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; ''Also at: [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60361/ Ancestry]($), [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30098/sweden-baptisms-1611-1920 MyHeritage]($), [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/sweden-baptisms-1611-1920 FindMyPast]($)''</nowiki><br>
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<nowiki>*'''1849-1985''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70800/ Web: Minnesota, Naturalization Index, 1849-1985] at Ancestry (Free collection)</nowiki><br>
<nowiki>*'''1849-1985''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70800/ Web: Minnesota, Naturalization Index, 1849-1985] at Ancestry (Free collection)</nowiki><br>
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====Free Indexes and Images for Pay====
====Free Indexes and Images for Pay====
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<nowiki>*'''1900-1934''' [https://www.mnhs.org/search/people Minnesota Births, 1900-1934] at Minnesota Historical Society — free index, images, ($)</nowiki>
<nowiki>*'''1900-1934''' [https://www.mnhs.org/search/people Minnesota Births, 1900-1934] at Minnesota Historical Society — free index, images, ($)</nowiki>
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<nowiki>*'''1817 – 1979''' {{RecordSearch|2061549|Arkansas Probate Records 1817-1979|access=browse}} at FamilySearch — [[Arkansas Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images; includes guardianship records</nowiki><br><br>
<nowiki>*'''1817 – 1979''' {{RecordSearch|2061549|Arkansas Probate Records 1817-1979|access=browse}} at FamilySearch — [[Arkansas Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images; includes guardianship records</nowiki><br><br>
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<nowiki>Chile’s official language is Spanish.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Chile," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chile, accessed 24 March 2016.</ref></nowiki><br>
<nowiki>Chile’s official language is Spanish.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Chile," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chile, accessed 24 March 2016.</ref></nowiki><br>


=== Adding References Heading ===
=== Adding References Heading ===
Add a heading 2 or heading 3 (whichever is more appropriate for the page) named '''References''' as the last header on the page; i.e. at the bottom of the page <u>before</u> the NAVBOX and Category templates.  The '''reference list''' tag is added below the header in the following format:<br>
Add a heading 2 or heading 3 (whichever is more appropriate for the page) named '''References''' as the last header on the page; i.e. at the bottom of the page <u>before</u> the NAVBOX and Category templates.  The '''reference list''' tag is added below the header in the following format:<br>
<nowiki>== References ==</nowiki><br>
<nowiki>== References ==</nowiki><br>
<nowiki><references /></nowiki>
<nowiki><references /></nowiki>


''More information can be found on [[FamilySearch Wiki:Source Citation Formats|Source Citation Formats]]'' <br>
''More information can be found on [[FamilySearch Wiki:Source Citation Formats|Source Citation Formats]]'' <br>
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''Example:''<br>  
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:*''Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Adams, Clay, Hall and Hamilton Counties, Nebraska.'' 1890. Chicago, Illinois: Goodspeed Pub. Co. Online at:
*''Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Adams, Clay, Hall and Hamilton Counties, Nebraska.'' 1890. Chicago, Illinois: Goodspeed Pub. Co. Online at:


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:<nowiki>*''Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Adams, Clay, Hall and Hamilton Counties, Nebraska.'' 1890. Chicago, Illinois: Goodspeed Pub. Co. Online at:</nowiki> <br>
<nowiki>*''Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Adams, Clay, Hall and Hamilton Counties, Nebraska.'' 1890. Chicago, Illinois: Goodspeed Pub. Co. Online at:</nowiki> <br>


'''Words of guidance:'''<br>
'''Words of guidance:'''<br>
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<nowiki>'''Seychelles National Archives'''<br></nowiki><br>
<nowiki>'''Seychelles National Archives'''<br></nowiki><br>
<nowiki>5th June Avenue<br></nowiki><br>
<nowiki>5th June Avenue<br></nowiki><br>
<nowiki>P.O. Box 720<br</nowiki><br>
<nowiki>P.O. Box 720<br</nowiki><br>
<nowiki>Victoria, Mahe<br></nowiki><br>
<nowiki>Victoria, Mahe<br></nowiki><br>
<nowiki>Seychelles<br></nowiki><br>
<nowiki>Seychelles<br></nowiki><br>
<nowiki>'''Telephone:''' +248 4 321 333<br></nowiki><br>
<nowiki>'''Telephone:''' +248 4 321 333<br></nowiki><br>
<nowiki>'''Email:''' archives@seychelles.net<br></nowiki><br>
<nowiki>'''Email:''' archives@seychelles.net<br></nowiki><br>
<nowiki>'''Website:''' [http://www.sna.gov.sc/ sna.gov.sc]<br><br></nowiki><br>
<nowiki>'''Website:''' [http://www.sna.gov.sc/ sna.gov.sc]<br><br></nowiki><br>


<nowiki>:Family history research is done Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am to 12:00pm on appointment.<br></nowiki><br>
<nowiki>:Family history research is done Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am to 12:00pm on appointment.<br></nowiki><br>
<nowiki>:Genealogical Research at the National Archives has a fee:<br></nowiki><br>
<nowiki>:Genealogical Research at the National Archives has a fee:<br></nowiki><br>
<nowiki>::SR350.00 if you do your own research<br></nowiki><br>
<nowiki>::SR350.00 if you do your own research<br></nowiki><br>
<nowiki>::SR500.00 if the staff carries out your research<br></nowiki><br>
<nowiki>::SR500.00 if the staff carries out your research<br></nowiki><br>