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== Online Resources == | == Online Resources == | ||
*[http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-58004/county-families-of-the-united-kingdom-or-royal-manual-of?s=218489221 County Families of the United Kingdom, or, Royal Manual of the Titled And Untitled Aristocracy of England, Wales, Scotland, And Ireland, 1909] | *[http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-58004/county-families-of-the-united-kingdom-or-royal-manual-of?s=218489221 County Families of the United Kingdom, or, Royal Manual of the Titled And Untitled Aristocracy of England, Wales, Scotland, And Ireland, 1909] ($), index | ||
*[http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-59227/genealogical-and-heraldic-history-of-the-landed-gentry-of-great?s=218489221 Genealogical And Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain & Ireland, Volume 2 (1894)] | *[http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-59227/genealogical-and-heraldic-history-of-the-landed-gentry-of-great?s=218489221 Genealogical And Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain & Ireland, Volume 2 (1894)] ($), index | ||
*[http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-57932/complete-peerage-of-england-scotland-and-ireland-together-with-an?s=218489221 Complete Peerage of England, Scotland And Ireland, Together With an Extinct Peerage of the Three Kingdoms, Volume 1 (1809)] | *[http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-57932/complete-peerage-of-england-scotland-and-ireland-together-with-an?s=218489221 Complete Peerage of England, Scotland And Ireland, Together With an Extinct Peerage of the Three Kingdoms, Volume 1 (1809)] ($), index | ||
*[http://genealogy.ukga.org/ UK Genealogy Archives] | *[http://genealogy.ukga.org/ UK Genealogy Archives] | ||
*[http://ukga.org/ Family Trees at UK Genealogy Archives] | *[http://ukga.org/ Family Trees at UK Genealogy Archives] | ||
*[http://www.genealogylinks.net/uk/england/ Genealogylinks.net] England Genealogy Links | *[http://www.genealogylinks.net/uk/england/ Genealogylinks.net] England Genealogy Links | ||
*[http://www.ukgenweb.com/ UKGenWeb.com] | *[http://www.ukgenweb.com/ UKGenWeb.com] | ||
*[http://www.olivetreegenealogy.com/england/index.shtml OliveTreeGenealogy.com] | *[http://www.olivetreegenealogy.com/england/index.shtml OliveTreeGenealogy.com] | ||
The term "genealogy" is used here to describe records that contain family information gathered by individuals, societies, or archives. These records may include pedigree charts, compiled family information, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These excellent sources of information can save you valuable time. However, these types of records may contain inaccuracies, so you should verify the information you find. | The term "genealogy" is used here to describe records that contain family information gathered by individuals, societies, or archives. These records may include pedigree charts, compiled family information, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These excellent sources of information can save you valuable time. However, these types of records may contain inaccuracies, so you should verify the information you find. | ||
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[[England Nobility]] describes genealogical sources for noble families. | [[England Nobility]] describes genealogical sources for noble families. | ||
=== Unique | === Unique FamilySearch Library Sources === | ||
The library has several sources that contain previous research or can lead you to others who are interested in sharing family information. These sources include: | The library has several sources that contain previous research or can lead you to others who are interested in sharing family information. These sources include: | ||
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If you are using microfiche, you need to know which county to search. If you are using compact disc, the computer will search the entire country for any name. | If you are using microfiche, you need to know which county to search. If you are using compact disc, the computer will search the entire country for any name. | ||
'''Ancestral File'''. The | '''Ancestral File'''. The FamilySearch Library has developed a computer database of family information called Ancestral File, containing millions of names. It is available on compact disc and on the Internet through the FamilySearch™ Internet Genealogy Service located at [https://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org]. To locate Ancestral File, go to 'Search' at the top and then click on '<u>Genealogies</u>'. Once there you will note that not only to do you have ''Ancestral file'' but also the ''Pedigree Resource File''. As with the IGI you can search each one separately or altogether. | ||
'''[[Family Group Records Collection]]'''. More than eight million microfilmed family group record forms are in the Family Group Records Collection. The collection has two major sections: the Archive Section and the Patron Section. The film numbers are listed in the Author/Title Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | '''[[Family Group Records Collection]]'''. More than eight million microfilmed family group record forms are in the Family Group Records Collection. The collection has two major sections: the Archive Section and the Patron Section. The film numbers are listed in the Author/Title Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
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Many English families produce histories or newsletters that may contain genealogical information, biographies, photographs, or other valuable information. | Many English families produce histories or newsletters that may contain genealogical information, biographies, photographs, or other valuable information. | ||
To find family histories in the | To find family histories in the FamilySearch Library, look under the family name in the Surname Search of the FamilySearch Catalog. | ||
A good bibliography of family histories is: | A good bibliography of family histories is: | ||
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#<div class="plain">The [[Guild of One-Name Studies]] has a directory of individuals who specialise in research on one surname. See their Web site at [http://www.one-name.org/ www.one-name.org/]</div> | #<div class="plain">The [[Guild of One-Name Studies]] has a directory of individuals who specialise in research on one surname. See their Web site at [http://www.one-name.org/ www.one-name.org/]</div> | ||
#<div class="plain">Scottish Association of Family History Societies promotes and encourages the study of Scottish family history, and provides a forum for the exchange, collection, and distribution of information among members. See their Web site at [http://www.safhs.org.uk/ www.safhs.org.uk/]</div> | #<div class="plain">Scottish Association of Family History Societies promotes and encourages the study of Scottish family history, and provides a forum for the exchange, collection, and distribution of information among members. See their Web site at [http://www.safhs.org.uk/ www.safhs.org.uk/]</div> | ||
#<div class="plain">Association of Family History Societies of Wales promotes the study of family history and genealogy in Wales. See their Web site at [http://www.fhswales. | #<div class="plain">Association of Family History Societies of Wales promotes the study of family history and genealogy in Wales. See their Web site at [http://www.fhswales.org.uk/ www.fhswales.org.uk]</div> | ||
#<div class="plain">Ireland family history society information can be found on the Internet by doing a Google search and the keywords “[locality] family history.” Some of the Irish family history societies are listed at [http://www.genuki.org.uk/Societies/ www.genuki.org.uk/Societies/].</div> | #<div class="plain">Ireland family history society information can be found on the Internet by doing a Google search and the keywords “[locality] family history.” Some of the Irish family history societies are listed at [http://www.genuki.org.uk/Societies/ www.genuki.org.uk/Societies/].</div> | ||
=== Genealogical Collections === | === Genealogical Collections === | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has some genealogical collections for English families, including published and unpublished collections of family histories and lineages, research files of prominent genealogists, and a few surname indexes. The following surname indexes include many major collections: | ||
*Marshall, George W., Editor. ''The Genealogist’s Guide. Reprint of 1903 Edition''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1980. (FS Library book 929.142 M356g; film 496451.) This book, continued in the following books by Whitmore and Barrow, compiles information found in printed sources that contain pedigrees of at least three generations. These three books, arranged by surname, are prime sources to use when looking for pedigrees. 1893 edition: [http://books.google.com/books?id=dr2fAAAAMAAJ Google Books] - free online version.<br> | *Marshall, George W., Editor. ''The Genealogist’s Guide. Reprint of 1903 Edition''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1980. (FS Library book 929.142 M356g; film 496451.) This book, continued in the following books by Whitmore and Barrow, compiles information found in printed sources that contain pedigrees of at least three generations. These three books, arranged by surname, are prime sources to use when looking for pedigrees. 1893 edition: [http://books.google.com/books?id=dr2fAAAAMAAJ Google Books] - free online version.<br> | ||
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The following publications show names and addresses of individuals and the family names they are researching. Using them may help you coordinate your research efforts: | The following publications show names and addresses of individuals and the family names they are researching. Using them may help you coordinate your research efforts: | ||
''British Isles Genealogical Register [S.l.:]''. Federation of Family History Societies Publications, Limited, 1997. ( | ''British Isles Genealogical Register [S.l.:]''. Federation of Family History Societies Publications, Limited, 1997. (FS Library fiche 6344978 for the address list and 6344979 for the index.) This is commonly referred to as the "Big R." | ||
Johnson, Keith A., and Malcolm R. Sainty. ''Genealogical Research Directory''. Sydney, Australia: Genealogical Research Directory Editors, 1996. (FS Library book 929.1025 G286grd.) Search all editions, since it is published yearly and specific family names may appear in only one edition. | Johnson, Keith A., and Malcolm R. Sainty. ''Genealogical Research Directory''. Sydney, Australia: Genealogical Research Directory Editors, 1996. (FS Library book 929.1025 G286grd.) Search all editions, since it is published yearly and specific family names may appear in only one edition. | ||
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'''The Guild of One Name Studies'''. The Guild publishes a list of organizations that study and research the history of specific surnames. This list is: | '''The Guild of One Name Studies'''. The Guild publishes a list of organizations that study and research the history of specific surnames. This list is: | ||
''Register of One-Name Studies''. Twelfth Edition. London, England: Guild of One-Name Studies, 1996. (FS Library book 942 D24re 1996. BYU | ''Register of One-Name Studies''. Twelfth Edition. London, England: Guild of One-Name Studies, 1996. (FS Library book 942 D24re 1996. BYU FS Library microfiche '''CS 412 .R44 1997'''.) | ||
Genealogical collections are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under one of the following: | Genealogical collections are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under one of the following: | ||