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Major References
The UK and Ireland Genealogical Information Service (GENUKI)
A major site providing genealogy related information for England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
Tracing Your Family Tree : the Comprehensive Guide to Discovering Your Family History
A useful volume that guides the genealogist researching in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
Ancestral Trails : the Complete Guide to British Genealogy and Family History
Mark Herber's volume is a complete guide to British genealogy and family history, with useful information for both the beginner and the more experienced researcher.
Welsh Family History : a Guide to Research
A handbook dealing with those aspects of family history research that are unique to Wales.
Great Britain. General Register Office. St Catherines Birth, Death and Marriage Indexes, 1837 - 1960
With the information obtained from the indexes the researcher is able to purchase a certificate from the Registry Office in the locality where registration took place.
Interest/Support Groups
Western Australian Genealogical Society Inc.
This is an active group of genealogical enthusiasts! Their web site provides many useful links.
FamilySearch Internet Genealogy Service
This fantastic site run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints allows for on-line searching of the Ancestral File and the International Genealogical Index (British Isles, North America and Finland regions). These databases provide access to the vast collection of genealogical resources collected and indexed by the Church which is based in Utah, U.S.A.
Net Links
The Society of Genealogists
The Society of Genealogists, based in London, has a large library, on-line bookshop and range of links to genealogical resources relating to the British Isles.
The National Archives
The Public Records Office (PRO) and Historical Manuscripts Commission (HMC) have joined together as The National Archives. This enormous collection spans 1000 years of British history and is an invaluable resource for genealogists.
Archives Council Wales
This site provides a listing and links to a number of archive repositories in Wales.
Wales GenWeb
The purpose of the World GenWeb Project web site is to provide access to historical and genealogical information about Wales and its counties, and to offer research links to other useful sites.
National Library of Wales
This site provides a guide to family history sources at the National Library of Wales, including details of wills, church and legal records.
Civil Registration in England and Wales
This site provides essential information about registration districts and the history of Civil Registration.