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The term genealogy is used here to describe records that contain family information gathered by individuals, societies, or archives. These records may include pedigree charts, compiled family information, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These excellent sources of information can save you valuable time. However, these types of records may contain inaccuracies, and you should verify the information found in them. | The term genealogy is used here to describe records that contain family information gathered by individuals, societies, or archives. These records may include pedigree charts, compiled family information, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These excellent sources of information can save you valuable time. However, these types of records may contain inaccuracies, and you should verify the information found in them. | ||
The | The [[Scotland Nobility]] describes genealogical sources for noble families. | ||
=== Unique Family History Library Indexes === | === Unique Family History Library Indexes === | ||
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'''Family Group Records Collection.''' More than eight million microfilmed family group record forms are in the Family Group Records Collection, including many Scottish families. The collection has two major sections: The Archive Section and the Patron Section. You can find the film numbers for both sections in the Author/Title Search of the Family History Library Catalog on microfiche under FAMILY GROUP RECORDS COLLECTION. | '''Family Group Records Collection.''' More than eight million microfilmed family group record forms are in the Family Group Records Collection, including many Scottish families. The collection has two major sections: The Archive Section and the Patron Section. You can find the film numbers for both sections in the Author/Title Search of the Family History Library Catalog on microfiche under FAMILY GROUP RECORDS COLLECTION. | ||
'''Smith’s Inventory of Genealogical Sources in the Family History Library.''' Scotland is a subject index to items likely not listed in the Family History Library Catalog but which can be found in selected periodicals, books, and films in the library’s collection (Family History Library[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=941+D23s book 941 D23s, 34 vols; fiche 6110528 in 18 parts).] | '''Smith’s Inventory of Genealogical Sources in the Family History Library.''' Scotland is a subject index to items likely not listed in the Family History Library Catalog but which can be found in selected periodicals, books, and films in the library’s collection (Family History Library[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=941+D23s book 941 D23s, 34 vols; fiche 6110528 in 18 parts).] | ||
=== Family Histories === | === Family Histories === | ||
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SCOTLAND - GENEALOGY | SCOTLAND - GENEALOGY | ||
SCOTLAND, [COUNTY] - GENEALOGY | SCOTLAND, [COUNTY] - GENEALOGY | ||
=== Research Coordination === | === Research Coordination === | ||
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''Register of One Name Studies.'' 7th ed. Solihull, England: Federation of Family History Societies, 1996. (Family History Library[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=942+D24re+ book 942 D24re 1996].) | ''Register of One Name Studies.'' 7th ed. Solihull, England: Federation of Family History Societies, 1996. (Family History Library[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=942+D24re+ book 942 D24re 1996].) | ||
Since most persons with the same surname are not related, you will need to determine whether a name listed in one of the above sources belongs to your family. You might have to do some research in original records to connect your family to a family listed in one of these sources. | Since most persons with the same surname are not related, you will need to determine whether a name listed in one of the above sources belongs to your family. You might have to do some research in original records to connect your family to a family listed in one of these sources. | ||
=== Printing Your Family History === | === Printing Your Family History === | ||
Pulling together a family history is not an easy task, but it is without question one of the most rewarding activities you can be doing with your time. The end product will provide a wonderful depository for family stories, traditions, and other memories. The fruits of you labors will be appreciated for generations to come. | Pulling together a family history is not an easy task, but it is without question one of the most rewarding activities you can be doing with your time. The end product will provide a wonderful depository for family stories, traditions, and other memories. The fruits of you labors will be appreciated for generations to come. | ||
[http://pmpc.byu.edu/Copy/family_history/index.php Brigham Young University's Print and Mail Production Center] offers facilities and consultants to assist genealogists in printing their family histories. Their consultants can answer questions regarding formatting, layout, scanning photos, and can assist in the printing process. | [http://pmpc.byu.edu/Copy/family_history/index.php Brigham Young University's Print and Mail Production Center] offers facilities and consultants to assist genealogists in printing their family histories. Their consultants can answer questions regarding formatting, layout, scanning photos, and can assist in the printing process. | ||
Print and Mail Production Center's facilities include state of the art digital printing equipment, offset presses, and a full service bindery. | Print and Mail Production Center's facilities include state of the art digital printing equipment, offset presses, and a full service bindery. | ||
See also [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/A_Guide_to_Printing_Your_Family_History A Guide To Printing Your Family History] | See also [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/A_Guide_to_Printing_Your_Family_History A Guide To Printing Your Family History] | ||
===External Links=== | === External Links === | ||
*http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/home/scotland/genealogy.html | |||
*http://www.genealogylinks.net/uk/scotland/index.html | *http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/home/scotland/genealogy.html | ||
*http://www.genealogylinks.net/uk/scotland/index.html | |||
*http://www.ukgenealogy.co.uk/scotland.htm | *http://www.ukgenealogy.co.uk/scotland.htm | ||
{{Place|Scotland}} | {{Place|Scotland}} | ||
[[Category:Scotland|Genealogy]] | [[Category:Scotland|Genealogy]] | ||