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recently posted about international blogs. With various languages, records
kept, archiving, laws and much more, researching your non-US ancestors can be
very challenging and exhilarating. It’s
nice to hear that there are quite a few blogs out there that can now help us as
we attempt to make those “leaps” into the records of other countries and
hopefully make our “landings” somewhat soft and fruitful!
If you’ve traveled abroad, you know
it’s not easy to adjust to a new land. Unfamiliar languages, customs, laws,
food, currency and maps can trip you up. Smart travelers often consult trusted
locals on where to visit, eat and sleep.
Starting family history research in
another country is like traveling there for the first time. You don’t know the
nuances of record-keeping, the ins and outs of repositories, or even how to
read the country’s records. It can help to have a friendly local as your guide.
Where can you find such a guide? Try
the international geneablogging scene. Amateurs and experts from Argentina to Australia ,
British Columbia to the British
Isles note their successes, tips and techniques in genealogy
weblogs, or “geneablogs.” In this whirlwind world tour, we’ll introduce you to
40 fantastic international blogs, and help you find, read and use them in your
research.
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