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Almost always include:
Some names and dates of life events -
births, marriages and deaths - in the family pages
Clear evidence of family
relationships
May also include:
Additional genealogical information
Places of these events
Funeral cards, newspaper clippings
and other notices related to life events
A dedication to the person or couple
receiving the Bible
Clues to the family's ethnic
background or country of origin
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Family records of all types are
generally found using the same tactics. These listed here
apply to journals, photos, Bibles, as well as other family records:
In your own home - attics, closets,
basements, bookshelves, etc.
In the homes of your known relatives
In the possession of distant cousins
located through research
In libraries, archives, genealogical
and historical societies, and other specialized collections
In antique shops, used book stores
and flea markets, especially near the residence of the subject
Through websites designed to reunite
diaries, photos, Bibles and other memorabilia with the
families from which they were separated
"See the list of recommended family records links for specialized
websites for particular record types."
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To find dates of life events to
further research through other resources
To find names of previously unknown
siblings and relatives, especially those who might have died
young or moved away
To see the handwriting of one or more
of your ancestors
To see what other details may be
provided through clippings and other items stored in the Bible
To find a clue to the family's ethnic
origins through the Bible's language and country of
publication
To illustrate a family or personal
history you are writing
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