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CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY. FAMILY GROUP RECORDS COLLECTION | CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY. FAMILY GROUP RECORDS COLLECTION | ||
Part of this collection is now available online at [http://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org]. To locate this online database, click on 'Search' at the top, then click on | Part of this collection is now available online at [http://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org]. To locate this online database, click on 'Search' at the top, then click on '<u>Browse All Published Collections</u>', once there type in Family Group... in the '<u>Filter by collection name</u> | ||
''Smith’s Inventory of Genealogical Sources: England''. (FHL book 942 D23s Four Volumes; fiche 6110526.) This is a subject and surname index to items within selected periodicals, books, and films. (Some of the items are not in the library catalog; others are difficult to find in the catalog.) | ''Smith’s Inventory of Genealogical Sources: England''. (FHL book 942 D23s Four Volumes; fiche 6110526.) This is a subject and surname index to items within selected periodicals, books, and films. (Some of the items are not in the library catalog; others are difficult to find in the catalog.) | ||
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A good bibliography of family histories is: | A good bibliography of family histories is: | ||
Thomson, Theodore Radford. ''A Catalogue of British Family Histories''. London, England: The Research Publishing Company, 1976. (Family History Library book {{FHL|378175|title-id|disp=942 A3t 1976}} BYU | Thomson, Theodore Radford. ''A Catalogue of British Family Histories''. London, England: The Research Publishing Company, 1976. (Family History Library book {{FHL|378175|title-id|disp=942 A3t 1976}} BYU Family History Library book '''CS 414 .X1 T56 1980'''.) This book lists over 2,200 family histories published in England. | ||
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Family history societies are created to help educate and share information about their members’ interests. Anyone can join a family history society. Benefits for joining include society journals full of articles and news, and discounts on the purchase of society publications. | Family history societies are created to help educate and share information about their members’ interests. Anyone can join a family history society. Benefits for joining include society journals full of articles and news, and discounts on the purchase of society publications. | ||
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#<div class="plain">Federation of Family History Societies maintains a list of its member societies throughout the British Isles. See their Web site at [http://www.ffhs.org.uk/ www.ffhs.org.uk/]</div> | #<div class="plain">Federation of Family History Societies maintains a list of its member societies throughout the British Isles. See their Web site at [http://www.ffhs.org.uk/ www.ffhs.org.uk/]</div> | ||
#<div class="plain">The [[Guild of One-Name Studies]] | #<div class="plain">The [[Guild of One-Name Studies]] has a directory of individuals who specialise in research on one surname. See their Web site at [http://www.one-name.org/ www.one-name.org/]</div> | ||
#<div class="plain">Scottish Association of Family History Societies promotes and encourages the study of Scottish family history, and provides a forum for the exchange, collection, and distribution of information among members. See their Web site at [http://www.safhs.org.uk/ www.safhs.org.uk/]</div> | #<div class="plain">Scottish Association of Family History Societies promotes and encourages the study of Scottish family history, and provides a forum for the exchange, collection, and distribution of information among members. See their Web site at [http://www.safhs.org.uk/ www.safhs.org.uk/]</div> | ||
#<div class="plain">Association of Family History Societies of Wales promotes the study of family history and genealogy in Wales. See their Web site at [http://www.fhswales.info/ www.fhswales.info]</div> | #<div class="plain">Association of Family History Societies of Wales promotes the study of family history and genealogy in Wales. See their Web site at [http://www.fhswales.info/ www.fhswales.info]</div> | ||
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The Family History Library has some genealogical collections for English families, including published and unpublished collections of family histories and lineages, research files of prominent genealogists, and a few surname indexes. The following surname indexes include many major collections: | The Family History Library has some genealogical collections for English families, including published and unpublished collections of family histories and lineages, research files of prominent genealogists, and a few surname indexes. The following surname indexes include many major collections: | ||
*Marshall, George W., Editor. ''The Genealogist’s Guide. Reprint of 1903 Edition''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1980. (Family History Library | *Marshall, George W., Editor. ''The Genealogist’s Guide. Reprint of 1903 Edition''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1980. (Family History Library book 929.142 M356g; film 496451.) This book, continued in the following books by Whitmore and Barrow, compiles information found in printed sources that contain pedigrees of at least three generations. These three books, arranged by surname, are prime sources to use when looking for pedigrees. 1893 edition: [http://books.google.com/books?id=dr2fAAAAMAAJ Google Books] - free online version.<br> | ||
*Whitmore, John B. ''A Genealogical Guide: An Index to British Pedigrees in Continuation of Marshall’s Genealogist’s Guide (1903).'' London, England: Walford Brothers, 1953. (Family History Library book 929.142 M356g supp.; fiche 6054492. BYU Family History Library book '''CS 414 .X1 W45 1953'''.) This book, also arranged by surname, continues Marshall’s guide and is continued by Barrow. | *Whitmore, John B. ''A Genealogical Guide: An Index to British Pedigrees in Continuation of Marshall’s Genealogist’s Guide (1903).'' London, England: Walford Brothers, 1953. (Family History Library book 929.142 M356g supp.; fiche 6054492. BYU Family History Library book '''CS 414 .X1 W45 1953'''.) This book, also arranged by surname, continues Marshall’s guide and is continued by Barrow. | ||
*Barrow, Geoffrey B. ''The Genealogist’s Guide: An Index to Printed British Pedigrees and Family Histories, 1950–1975''. London, England: Research Publishing Company, 1977. (Family History Library book 929.142 M356g; fiche 6026284. BYU | *Barrow, Geoffrey B. ''The Genealogist’s Guide: An Index to Printed British Pedigrees and Family Histories, 1950–1975''. London, England: Research Publishing Company, 1977. (Family History Library book 929.142 M356g; fiche 6026284. BYU Family History Library book '''CS 414 .X1 B37 1977'''.) This book continues those by Marshall and Whitmore. | ||
National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United Kingdom and Ireland lists major manuscript collections (see [[England Archives and Libraries|England Archives and Libraries/Inventories, Registers, Catalogs]] for more information). | National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United Kingdom and Ireland lists major manuscript collections (see [[England Archives and Libraries|England Archives and Libraries/Inventories, Registers, Catalogs]] for more information). | ||
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A few collections are discussed in [[England Biography]] and [[England Nobility]]. | A few collections are discussed in [[England Biography]] and [[England Nobility]]. | ||
The British Library advised us that they hold Marriage Registrations only for India, and they are about 75% complete. | The British Library advised us that they hold Marriage Registrations only for India, and they are about 75% complete. Also that the India Office Records does not hold the marriage bonds or allegations. They advise one to write to | ||
General Secretary. General Secretary | General Secretary. General Secretary | ||
United Church of the North India Synod. | United Church of the North India Synod. Church of South India. | ||
CNI Bhawan | CNI Bhawan The Synod Office. | ||
Post Box No.311. Cathedral PO | Post Box No.311. Cathedral PO | ||
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'''The Guild of One Name Studies'''. The Guild publishes a list of organizations that study and research the history of specific surnames. This list is: | '''The Guild of One Name Studies'''. The Guild publishes a list of organizations that study and research the history of specific surnames. This list is: | ||
''Register of One-Name Studies''. Twelfth Edition. London, England: Guild of One-Name Studies, 1996. (Family History Library book 942 D24re 1996. | ''Register of One-Name Studies''. Twelfth Edition. London, England: Guild of One-Name Studies, 1996. (Family History Library book 942 D24re 1996. BYU Family History Library microfiche '''CS 412 .R44 1997'''.) | ||
Genealogical collections are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under one of the following: | Genealogical collections are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under one of the following: | ||
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