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Whether you are just starting to look for your ancestor's names, trying to find those last few names giving you trouble, or you want to dig deeper to find more names, using the wiki can be as easy as ''One Two Three''.
After all, '''''names'''''
is
what it is all about
. This
article is a guide to getting you to the right pages quickly and easily so you can complete your online genealogy searches.
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Whether you are just starting to look for your ancestor's names, trying to find those last few names giving you trouble, or you want to dig deeper to find more names, using the wiki can be as easy as ''One Two Three''.
After all, '''''names'''''
are
what it is all about
so this
article is a guide to getting you to the right pages quickly and easily so you can complete your online genealogy searches.
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You may have come to the Research Wiki hoping to search for your great grandfather’s name but that is not what this wiki was designed for but '''the Research Wiki can help''' locate many of the websites where you can search for your ancestor’s names. These websites are compiled in pages called the ''Online Genealogy Records'' which may
occasionally
be referred to as the ''Online Resources''.
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You may have come to the Research Wiki hoping to search for your great grandfather’s name but that is not what this wiki was designed for but '''the Research Wiki can help''' locate many of the websites where you can search for your ancestor’s names. These websites are compiled in pages called the ''Online Genealogy Records'' which may
also
be referred to as the ''Online Resources''.
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This wiki has collected a comprehensive list of the online resource links you should thoroughly check out first to see if your ancestor’s names are already available. Then, if you do not find what you are looking for, you should come back to the Research Wiki for more help in finding the locations of records that are not yet online. The wiki also provides a knowledge base for both beginners learning to get organized and for experienced researchers looking for proven methodologies for uncovering the past.
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This wiki has collected a comprehensive list of the online resource links you should thoroughly check out first to see if your ancestor’s names are already available. Then, if you do not find what you are looking for, you should
'''
come back to the Research Wiki for more help
'''
in finding the locations of records that are not yet online. The wiki also provides a knowledge base for both beginners learning to get organized and for experienced researchers looking for proven methodologies for uncovering the
distant
past.
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:*Enter the country (USA) or state name of interest into the search box, click on the map, or click the Countries link at the bottom of the map.
:*Enter the country (USA) or state name of interest into the search box, click on the map, or click the Countries link at the bottom of the map.
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:*Once you are on the page for the location you are investigating you can jump to the list of links for the '''''online resources''''' that are available. For many of the links, you will be taken directly to a search specifically for that state while other
linkss
will take you to a general database search
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:*Once you are on the page for the location you are investigating you can jump to the list of links for the '''''online resources''''' that are available. For many of the links, you will be taken directly to a search specifically for that state while other
links
will take you to a general database search.
:*When ready - [[Main Page|Return to the Main Page]]
:*When ready - [[Main Page|Return to the Main Page]]
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<div style="font-size: 18px; color:black;">'''Step Two'''</div>
<div style="font-size: 18px; color:black;">'''Step Two'''</div>
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:*As a example, go to a state page such as Illinois where you will notice a blue tab that says '''''
online resources
''''' (see image below) while in some of the older format pages you will see a bright green colored box that says '''''('''state name''')
online genealogy records
'''''. Where possible the links found on these pages will direct you to a search of the database specifically for the state you are currently on.
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:*As a example, go to a state page such as Illinois where you will notice a blue tab that says '''''
Online Resources
''''' (see image below) while in some of the older format pages you will see a bright green colored box that says '''''('''state name''')
Online Genealogy Records
'''''.
Where possible the links found on these pages will direct you to a search of the database specifically for the state you are currently on.
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Watch for similarly colored boxes on state pages.
Watch for similarly colored boxes on state pages.
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Note that these consolidated lists of links are currently available on all states in the US and Washington DC, with the exception being the other US territories. For now the US territories and many other countries have similar links which would have to be found on the various pages associated with each of those other locations.
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'''''
Note
'''
that these consolidated lists of links are currently available on all states in the US and Washington DC, with the exception being the other US territories. For now the US territories and many other countries have similar links which would have to be found on the various pages associated with each of those other locations.
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:*Clicking either of these links (the blue tab or the green box) will bring you to a page showing a table that gives a comprehensive list of links that you should work through when searching for your ancestor's names.
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:*Clicking either of these links (the blue tab or the green box) will bring you to a page showing a table that gives a comprehensive list of links that you should work
your way
through when searching for your ancestor's names.
<!------<font color="maroon">Eventually you will also be able to find a link associated with each of the resource links that helps explain how to use those resources to maximize your efforts and to help if you encounter difficulties.</font>----->
<!------<font color="maroon">Eventually you will also be able to find a link associated with each of the resource links that helps explain how to use those resources to maximize your efforts and to help if you encounter difficulties.</font>----->
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You
should find one of these tables associated with every state and the District of Columbia in the United States of America.
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Again, you
should
be able to
find one of these tables associated with every state and the District of Columbia in the United States of America.
[[File:Illinois HomePage.jpg|310px|left|link=Illinois Genealogy]] [[File:Records Tables.jpg|310px|right|link=Illinois Online Genealogy Records]]
[[File:Illinois HomePage.jpg|310px|left|link=Illinois Genealogy]] [[File:Records Tables.jpg|310px|right|link=Illinois Online Genealogy Records]]
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<div style="font-size: 18px; color:black;">'''Step Three'''</div>
<div style="font-size: 18px; color:black;">'''Step Three'''</div>
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:*If you
can pinpoint your
state
of interest
, you can evaluate all the provided online links for each ancestor you are searching for. Many of these links will allow you to broaden you search to multiple states or an entire country.
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:*If you
are confident that you are looking in the correct US
state
based on your research
, you can evaluate all the provided online links for each ancestor you are searching for. Many of these links will
also
allow you to broaden you search to multiple states or an entire country.
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:*The wiki's '''''Online Genealogy Records''''' cover a wide variety of information such as, vital records (such as births, marriages, deaths), biographies, cemetery records, census records, various social groups records, history links, land records, military records, naturalization records, newspapers, obituaries, probate and tax records, and websites for other state databases that may be useful
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:*The wiki's '''''Online Genealogy Records''''' cover a wide variety of information such as, vital records (such as births, marriages, deaths), biographies, cemetery records, census records, various social groups records, history links, land records, military records, naturalization records, newspapers, obituaries, probate and tax records, and websites for other state databases that may be useful.
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:::Note that although the "state" records tables do not include "immigration" there is also a link to a United States resources page (shown above in the green box) which lists websites that deal with online immigration records for the country as a whole.<br><br>
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:'''''
Note
'''
that although the "state" records tables do not include "immigration" there is also a link to a United States resources page (shown above in the green box) which lists websites that deal with online immigration records for the country as a whole.
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:*For Your Information
FYI
: The dollar sign ($) may appear behind some of these links which means that a paid subscription is required to access that particular database. In the case of Ancestry.com your local [https://familysearch.org/locations/ Family History Center] (FHC) does have '''''free''''' access to this cite (available to the public) and the volunteers at these centers will gladly assist you. See the [[Introduction_to_LDS_Family_History_Centers|FHC introduction]] article to get some background information.
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''
For Your Information
''
: The dollar sign ($) may appear behind some of these links which means that a paid subscription is required to access that particular database. In the case of Ancestry.com your local [https://familysearch.org/locations/ Family History Center] (FHC) does have '''''free''''' access to this cite (available to the public) and the volunteers at these centers will gladly assist you.
See the [[Introduction_to_LDS_Family_History_Centers|FHC introduction]] article to get some background information.
<div style="font-size: 15px; color:black;">'''Step Four, come back for more'''</div>
<div style="font-size: 15px; color:black;">'''Step Four, come back for more'''</div>
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:*Once you have totally exhausted all these search avenues in relation to the '''''
nemes
''''' that you have available, you should return to this wiki to help you find the location of records and archives that are not currently available online. '''This Research Wiki can also help''' further your education by providing knowledge for both beginners and experts.
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:*Once you have totally exhausted all these search avenues in relation to the '''''
names
''''' that you have available, you should return to this wiki to help you find the location of records and archives that are not currently available online. '''This Research Wiki can also help''' further your education by providing knowledge for both beginners and experts.
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:*'''''[[User:Luccagenes/Sandbox/TestPage21|New to Genealogy]]''''' - The wiki can
get
you or someone you know how to get off to the best start possible toward building your family history by providing knowledge that is based on years of experience.
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:*'''''[[User:Luccagenes/Sandbox/TestPage21|New to Genealogy]]''''' - The wiki can
show
you or someone you know how to get off to the best start possible toward building your family history by providing knowledge that is based on years of experience.
:*'''''[[User:Luccagenes/Sandbox/TestPage22|New to the Wiki]]''''' - The wiki has extensive articles and help pages to get you up and running to enhance your searching or even learning to contribute to the wiki.
:*'''''[[User:Luccagenes/Sandbox/TestPage22|New to the Wiki]]''''' - The wiki has extensive articles and help pages to get you up and running to enhance your searching or even learning to contribute to the wiki.
:*'''''[[User:Luccagenes/Sandbox/TestPage23|Research Methods]]''''' - The wiki can help you learn from the experience of others and teaches you how to use time honored and well established methodologies.
:*'''''[[User:Luccagenes/Sandbox/TestPage23|Research Methods]]''''' - The wiki can help you learn from the experience of others and teaches you how to use time honored and well established methodologies.
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That is it in a nutshell, so we wish you the ''Best of Luck'' with your online searches for your family names and please '''come back to see if the Research Wiki can help''' you further.
That is it in a nutshell, so we wish you the ''Best of Luck'' with your online searches for your family names and please '''come back to see if the Research Wiki can help''' you further.
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Out goal is to make your genealogy quest as efficient and enjoyable as possible by helping you to learn how to locate and search the records for various locations, to learn the basics of a family history project, and to learn about well established
procedure
involving the research process.
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Out goal is to make your genealogy quest as efficient and enjoyable as possible by helping you to learn how to locate and search the records for various locations, to learn the basics of a family history project, and to learn about well established
procedures
involving the
genealogical
research process.
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We
also want to ensure that you have access to the best knowledge base available in the form of these wiki articles which are are a collaborative effort based on the research experiences of many genealogists and family historians, and which someday may include [[Help:Contributor_Help|your own experiences]].
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The FamilySearch Research Wiki
also want to ensure that you have access to the best knowledge base available in the form of these wiki articles which are are a collaborative effort based on the research experiences of many genealogists and family historians, and which someday may include
''
[[Help:Contributor_Help|your own experiences]]
''
.
'''[[Main Page|Return to the Main Page]]'''
'''[[Main Page|Return to the Main Page]]'''