A-Z Challenge 2016: W is for Wiki on FamilySearch

Have you heard of the FamilySearch Wiki?  I had, but assumed it was not much more than a blog.  But actually it is so much more. You go to familysearch.org, click on 'search' and scroll down to the bottom of the drop-down list which appears, where you can click on 'wiki'.  The Wiki itself says it best:

"The FamilySearch Wiki is a tool for finding information about subjects, records that may have been generated about your ancestors, and the places in which the records might be found. It is a vast information depository. When you search in the Wiki you can search for places your ancestors lived, but also for subjects and research methods to help you understand and learn about the history of your families. You can possibly find records and record collections from the states, counties and cities where your ancestors may have worked and lived."
[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Find_an_ancestor_using_the_Wiki]

The Wiki has information from 245 countries, mainly links to sources you are looking for: censuses, BMDs, probate, military - but not the records themselves, be warned.  And it's free!

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