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In this outline, the heading genealogy is used to describe (1) sources that contain family history information gathered by individuals, societies, and archives and (2) sources that discuss how to do family history research. Genealogical records may include pedigree charts, compiled family information, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These are excellent sources that can save you time. However, they may contain inaccuracies. You should verify the information found in them. | In this outline, the heading genealogy is used to describe | ||
*(1) sources that contain family history information gathered by individuals, societies, and archives and | |||
*(2) sources that discuss how to do family history research. Genealogical records may include pedigree charts, compiled family information, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These are excellent sources that can save you time. However, they may contain inaccuracies. You should verify the information found in them. | |||
===Handbooks and Manuals=== | |||
Handbooks and manuals on how to do Irish research can also save you time. They often suggest additional sources and techniques that will facilitate your Irish research. Some handbooks focus on specific localities in Ireland, such as Dublin. Such specific handbooks mention records and sources for their locality that are not mentioned in more general handbooks. Specific handbooks may also alert you to problems or situations that you may encounter when doing research in the targeted locality. These handbooks can thus be very helpful. | Handbooks and manuals on how to do Irish research can also save you time. They often suggest additional sources and techniques that will facilitate your Irish research. Some handbooks focus on specific localities in Ireland, such as Dublin. Such specific handbooks mention records and sources for their locality that are not mentioned in more general handbooks. Specific handbooks may also alert you to problems or situations that you may encounter when doing research in the targeted locality. These handbooks can thus be very helpful. | ||
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IRELAND, [COUNTY], [CITY] - GENEALOGY - HANDBOOKS AND MANUALS | IRELAND, [COUNTY], [CITY] - GENEALOGY - HANDBOOKS AND MANUALS | ||
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The Family History Library has several sources that can help you access previous research or refer you to others who are interested in sharing research: | The Family History Library has several sources that can help you access previous research or refer you to others who are interested in sharing research: | ||
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'''Family Group Records Collection (Archive and Patron)'''. More than eight million family group record forms—including many for Irish families—have been microfilmed and incorporated into the Family Group Records Collection. The collection is divided into two major parts: the Archive section and the Patrons section. The film numbers for both parts are listed in the Author/Title Search of the catalog under FAMILY GROUP RECORDS COLLECTION. | '''Family Group Records Collection (Archive and Patron)'''. More than eight million family group record forms—including many for Irish families—have been microfilmed and incorporated into the Family Group Records Collection. The collection is divided into two major parts: the Archive section and the Patrons section. The film numbers for both parts are listed in the Author/Title Search of the catalog under FAMILY GROUP RECORDS COLLECTION. | ||
=== Family Histories === | ===Family Histories=== | ||
Some Irish families write histories or newsletters that contain biographies, photographs, and other genealogical information. | Some Irish families write histories or newsletters that contain biographies, photographs, and other genealogical information. | ||
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These books are arranged alphabetically by surname and together list over thirteen hundred family histories. | These books are arranged alphabetically by surname and together list over thirteen hundred family histories. | ||
=== Indexes to Genealogical Collections === | ===Indexes to Genealogical Collections=== | ||
The Family History Library has some unique collections of genealogical information on Irish families, including published and unpublished collections of family lineages, research files of prominent genealogists, and a few surname indexes. The following sources index many of the library's genealogical collections: | The Family History Library has some unique collections of genealogical information on Irish families, including published and unpublished collections of family lineages, research files of prominent genealogists, and a few surname indexes. The following sources index many of the library's genealogical collections: | ||
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Barrow, Geoffrey B., comp. ''The Genealogist's Guide: An Index to Printed British Pedigrees and Family Histories, 1950-1975.'' London, England: Research Publishing Co., 1977. (FHL book Ref 929.142 M356g 1950-1975.) This source supplements Marshall's and Whitmore's guides. | Barrow, Geoffrey B., comp. ''The Genealogist's Guide: An Index to Printed British Pedigrees and Family Histories, 1950-1975.'' London, England: Research Publishing Co., 1977. (FHL book Ref 929.142 M356g 1950-1975.) This source supplements Marshall's and Whitmore's guides. | ||
=== Research Coordination === | ===Research Coordination=== | ||
You can use Ancestral File and the Pedigree Resource File to identify others who are searching your family line and to register your interest in coordinating research. | You can use Ancestral File and the Pedigree Resource File to identify others who are searching your family line and to register your interest in coordinating research. | ||
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Park, Keith, and Tracey Park.''Family History Knowledge - UK 1992''. 2d ed. Melksham, England: Family History Club, 1992. (FHL book Ref 942 D27pk.) | Park, Keith, and Tracey Park.''Family History Knowledge - UK 1992''. 2d ed. Melksham, England: Family History Club, 1992. (FHL book Ref 942 D27pk.) | ||
=== Web Sites === | ===Web Sites=== | ||
*http://www.goireland.com/Genealogy/ | |||
http://www.goireland.com/Genealogy/ | *http://www.genuki.org.uk/ | ||
*http://www.genealogylinks.net/uk/ireland/index.html | |||
http://www.genuki.org.uk/ | *http://www.irelandroots.com/ | ||
http://www.genealogylinks.net/uk/ireland/index.html | |||
http://www.irelandroots.com/ | |||
[[Category:Ireland]] | [[Category:Ireland]] | ||