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Thousands of biographies have been gathered and published in collections of biographies, sometimes called biographical encyclopedias or dictionaries. Usually these include only biographies of prominent or well-known British subjects. However, some collections of biographies are of specific groups such as painters, ministers, radicals, or architects. | Thousands of biographies have been gathered and published in collections of biographies, sometimes called biographical encyclopedias or dictionaries. Usually these include only biographies of prominent or well-known British subjects. However, some collections of biographies are of specific groups such as painters, ministers, radicals, or architects. | ||
=== Sources === | === Sources === | ||
If your ancestor played an important part in a group or occupation, do a Place Search for England in the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp Family History Library Catalog] and select the topic of 'Biography.' For prominent businessmen, leaders, or religious or historical figures, the following are important sources: | If your ancestor played an important part in a group or occupation, do a Place Search for England in the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp Family History Library Catalog] and select the topic of 'Biography.' For prominent businessmen, leaders, or religious or historical figures, the following are important sources: | ||
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*''British Biographical Archives''. New York, New York, USA: K. G. Sauer, Inc., 1986. (Family History Library fiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=567444&disp=British+biographical+archive+17th+-+19++ 6029709–732], 1260 fiche.) This collection of biographies is taken from 324 printed sources and covers the 17th–19th centuries. | *''British Biographical Archives''. New York, New York, USA: K. G. Sauer, Inc., 1986. (Family History Library fiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=567444&disp=British+biographical+archive+17th+-+19++ 6029709–732], 1260 fiche.) This collection of biographies is taken from 324 printed sources and covers the 17th–19th centuries. | ||
*''The General Biographical Dictionary'', Chalmers, Alexander, Revised Edition. 32 Volumes. London, England: J. Nichols, 1812. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=920.042+C353g 920.042 C353g].) This is a historical and critical account of the lives and writings of most eminent British persons from 1060 to 1812. It is arranged alphabetically and has an index in each volume. | *''The General Biographical Dictionary'', Chalmers, Alexander, Revised Edition. 32 Volumes. London, England: J. Nichols, 1812. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=920.042+C353g 920.042 C353g]. BYU Family History Library book '''CT 103 .C43x 1969''' 32 volumes.) This is a historical and critical account of the lives and writings of most eminent British persons from 1060 to 1812. It is arranged alphabetically and has an index in each volume. | ||
*''Dictionary of National Biography''. London, England: Smith, Elder, & Company, 1885–1900. Reprint. London, England: Oxford University Press, 1993. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=702862&disp=The+Dictionary+of+national+biography%20%20&columns=*,0,0 920.042 D561n]; on 278 fiche starting with [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=244797&disp=Dictionary+of+national+biography%20%20&columns=*,0,0 6051261].) This series includes biographies of British subjects whose careers would be of interest to many people. It includes people who lived from 500 to 1980. | *''Dictionary of National Biography''. London, England: Smith, Elder, & Company, 1885–1900. Reprint. London, England: Oxford University Press, 1993. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=702862&disp=The+Dictionary+of+national+biography%20%20&columns=*,0,0 920.042 D561n]; on 278 fiche starting with [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=244797&disp=Dictionary+of+national+biography%20%20&columns=*,0,0 6051261].) This series includes biographies of British subjects whose careers would be of interest to many people. It includes people who lived from 500 to 1980. | ||
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ENGLAND, [COUNTY], [PARISH or CITY] - BIOGRAPHY | ENGLAND, [COUNTY], [PARISH or CITY] - BIOGRAPHY | ||
You may find some collections under the localities listed above and then the subject "GENEALOGY." | You may find some collections under the localities listed above and then the subject "GENEALOGY." | ||
=== Websites === | === Websites === | ||