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The following are | The following are ways to find local genealogical societies and some of their resources that can help you and that you can contribute to. | ||
#Do a search on this web site for a specific location and Societies. e.g (Utah Societies) | #Do a search on this web site for a specific location and Societies. e.g (Utah Societies) | ||
#There is a Federation of Genealogical Societies that has over 500 societies as members. Go to [http://www.fgs.org/ Federation of Genealogical Societies] to identify them and to search for specific locations under “Federation Member Societies” or [http://www.fgs.org/societyhall/index.php Society Hall]. | #There is a Federation of Genealogical Societies that has over 500 societies as members. Go to [http://www.fgs.org/ Federation of Genealogical Societies] to identify them and to search for specific locations under “Federation Member Societies” or [http://www.fgs.org/societyhall/index.php Society Hall]. | ||
#Try a Google search with the words “Genealogical Society + [area] (e.g. Portland Oregon)” or Historical Society + [area]. This will usually identify local specific resources. | #Try a Google search with the words “Genealogical Society + [area] (e.g. Portland Oregon)” or Historical Society + [area]. This will usually identify local specific resources. | ||
#The [[United States Societies|United States Societies]] page has helpful information about genealogical societies. | #The [[United States Societies|United States Societies]] page has helpful information about genealogical societies. | ||
#[http://www.cyndislist.com/society.htm Cyndi's List] has links to many societies of interest to genealogists. | |||
=== See also === | === See also === | ||