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Proformat News ISSN 1833-9514 | |
No 6 |
Aug
2006
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News Online genealogical
research
Using these three elements, you can organise your time online for maximum results. |
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genealogical searches can be grouped into three categories: 1. Researching compiled materials that are secondary sources. 2. Researching original documents that are primary sources. 3. Corresponding with like-minded researchers. A most useful facility is related to your email facility and is usually known as news or newsgroups. These are forums whereby everyone can access and circulate messages amongst fellows with like interests. Mailing lists work the same way except they are restricted to their members. Probably the most positive feature of the Web is the keenness of participants to assist their fellow travellers. You can access groups via the mailing lists button at: www.rootsweb.com The huge number of sites available means you will need help navigating the Web. Use search engines like: Fast Search: www.alltheweb.com Google: www.google.com Excite: www.excite.com Always use more than one search engine for any comprehensive search and especially if the first search does not produce a result. Look to the Internet for help sites and mail lists which allow links with other like-minded researchers. The very best link site has to be Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites, but don’t overlook sites like Helm’s Genealogy Toolbox. Whatever you find never take it at face value! People make terrible mistakes when they take a researcher's work as gospel truth. The great bulk of material on the Web is compiled and you have no idea how thorough the unknown researcher was and therefore the material should be only be used as a guide to research. It must be confirmed. There are a growing number of pay-to-view sites holding original records. The following are examples of good practice because they clearly declare what they have to offer you before you part with your money… British Origins: www.britishorigins.com [English records held by SoG London] GRO Scotland: www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk ENG/WLS documents: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline <1901 Census: available at findmypast.com.au Scottish Documents: www.scottishdocuments.com Avoid sites that deny access to an index before payment. Some good sites have free data and the following sites demonstrate good practice in the way they are set out and the services they provide… FreeBDM: freebmd.rootsweb.com Australian War Memorial: www.awm.gov.au National Archives of Australia: www.naa.gov.au Explorer map search (UK): www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk | |
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