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=== Obtain a copy of a gazetteer ===  
=== Obtain a copy of a gazetteer ===


You can find gazetteers at:<br>  
You can find gazetteers at:<br>  
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*Other [[England Archives and Libraries]].<br>
*Other [[England Archives and Libraries]].<br>


Search the gazetteer for the place-name.<br> Information in gazetteers is arranged alphabetically by the place-name.<br> Copy the information and note the source.<br>Copy the information about the place-name onto family group sheets, a pedigree chart, and in<br>your notes. Some of the information may not seem helpful at this time but may be important in future research. You may want to make a photocopy of the information directly from the source. Be sure to write down the source of the information on a research log, including any library call numbers, links or Websites. Be specific when writing down this information. If you should ever need to look at the source again, your documentation will show where to find it. If anyone else should consult your research, they will also see where to find the source. Your research log will serve as a guide to your research.<br>
Search the gazetteer for the place-name. Information in gazetteers is arranged alphabetically by the place-name. Copy the information and note the source. Copy the information about the place-name onto family group sheets, a pedigree chart, and in your notes. Some of the information may not seem helpful at this time but may be important in future research. You may want to make a photocopy of the information directly from the source. Be sure to write down the source of the information on a [[Research Logs|research log]], including any library call numbers, links or Websites. Be specific when writing down this information. If you should ever need to look at the source again, your documentation will show where to find it. If anyone else should consult your research, they will also see where to find the source. Your research log will serve as a guide to your [[Research Process|research]].<br>


=== Where else can I find information about a place?<br>  ===
=== Where else can I find information about a place?<br>  ===
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