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*Covers all the counties of [[England]], [[Ireland]], [[Scotland]], and [[Wales]]. | *Covers all the counties of [[England]], [[Ireland]], [[Scotland]], and [[Wales]]. | ||
*Contains references to obscure genealogical information found in numerous printed sources in the library. | *Contains references to obscure genealogical information found in numerous printed sources in the library. | ||
*Contains references to thousands of pedigrees and other information not otherwise found in the [[ | *Contains references to thousands of pedigrees and other information not otherwise found in the [[FamilySearch Catalog]]. | ||
''The Genealogist’s Guide'', edited by George W. Marshall, 1903. (FHL book US/CAN Ref 929.142 M356g 1903; film 496451; computer number 336592.) First continuation edited by J. B. Whitmore, 1953. (FHL book British Ref 929.142 M356g supp.; fiche 6054492; computer number 375591.) Second continuation edited by Geoffrey B. Barrow, 1977. (FHL fiche 6026284; computer number 008520.) This source is a guide to British family pedigrees in hundreds of published sources, many of which are found in the library’s British collection. | ''The Genealogist’s Guide'', edited by George W. Marshall, 1903. (FHL book US/CAN Ref 929.142 M356g 1903; film 496451; computer number 336592.) First continuation edited by J. B. Whitmore, 1953. (FHL book British Ref 929.142 M356g supp.; fiche 6054492; computer number 375591.) Second continuation edited by Geoffrey B. Barrow, 1977. (FHL fiche 6026284; computer number 008520.) This source is a guide to British family pedigrees in hundreds of published sources, many of which are found in the library’s British collection. | ||
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=== Biographies === | === Biographies === | ||
The following items provide biographies of specific individuals and may include your ancestor or provide clues to finding your ancestor. These are of a general nature, but other biographical sources may have a specific focus, listing people according to occupation, religion, etc. Other sources for biographies can be found in the Locality Search of the | The following items provide biographies of specific individuals and may include your ancestor or provide clues to finding your ancestor. These are of a general nature, but other biographical sources may have a specific focus, listing people according to occupation, religion, etc. Other sources for biographies can be found in the Locality Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under GREAT BRITAIN or ENGLAND - BIOGRAPHY. | ||
''British Biographical Archives'', published by K. G. Sauer, Inc. (FHL fiche 6029709–732, several parts each, 1160 fiche total; computer number 460188.) This source: | ''British Biographical Archives'', published by K. G. Sauer, Inc. (FHL fiche 6029709–732, several parts each, 1160 fiche total; computer number 460188.) This source: | ||
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*Is arranged alphabetically. | *Is arranged alphabetically. | ||
''British and Irish Biographies, 1840-1940'', published by Chadwick-Healey Ltd. (On microfiche. See FHL British Reg 942 A3cj for fiche numbers [computer number 509643], or look in the Locality Search of the | ''British and Irish Biographies, 1840-1940'', published by Chadwick-Healey Ltd. (On microfiche. See FHL British Reg 942 A3cj for fiche numbers [computer number 509643], or look in the Locality Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under GREAT BRITAIN - BIOGRAPHY.) This source: | ||
*Contains entries from 138 sources published from 1840 to1940. | *Contains entries from 138 sources published from 1840 to1940. | ||
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*Produce newsletters that contain genealogical information that is helpful in researching the surname focused on by the society. | *Produce newsletters that contain genealogical information that is helpful in researching the surname focused on by the society. | ||
To identify one name societies, look in the Surname Search of the [[ | To identify one name societies, look in the Surname Search of the [[FamilySearch Catalog]] under your surname of interest. See also the ''Register of One Name Studies'' below. | ||
=== Registries for Research Exchange === | === Registries for Research Exchange === | ||