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Genealogy Instruction

The Society is fortunate enough to be one of the few Scottish heritage organizations with a certified Genealogist on staff.  As authorized by the organization's bylaws, we provide free instruction on genealogical research techniques to members of the Society.  Below are resources and several articles written by our genealogist and other officers of the Society, which should provide significant insight into beginning your research!


 

The Society has published a First Edition, authored by two of its directors, titled Introduction to Researching your Scottish Genealogy, Customs and Heritage.  It is a terrific educational resource for anyone of Scottish decent interested in performing Scottish Genealogy research.
 

Genealogy Software | Genealogy Forms | Genealogy Dictionary |
Online Genealogy Databases | Genealogy Articles |  Y-DNA Project

Find your Y-DNA Surname Project... click here.
     Find derivative spelling of your Scottish surname... click here.

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• Free Genealogy Software

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• Free Genealogy Forms
  • Five Generation Ancestor Chart
  • Pedigree Chart and sample Pedigree Chart
  • Family Group and sample Family Group
  • Research Calendar
  • USA Vital Records Chart

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• Online Genealogy Dictionary
  from Genealogy.com

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• Online Genealogy Databases
  know the difference between primary and secondary sources of information prior to using!
   
  • FamilySearch.org
    Free online database of unverified family lineages maintained by the Church of Later Day Saints (Mormons). 
     
  • General Register Office for Scotland
    UK Governmental agency.  Useful if applying for armorial bearings, and/or if you need a certified copy of the birth, death, or marriage certificate.
     
  • Scotland's People
    The official government source for genealogical data for Scotland.
     
  • Scots Origin
    Scots Origins features a Free IGI search, access to Origins Experts research of authentic Scottish records from 1700 to 1990, a Free Scottish Place search, and expert articles and discussion on Scottish history.
     
  • The Association of Scottish Genealogists and Researchers in Archives
    The Lord Lyon Court recommends for genealogy research.
     
  • Ulster Historical Foundation (UHF)
    Northern Ireland (Ulster & Down) genealogy records and research.

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• Articles
  • Obtaining Certified Extracts of Scottish Birth and Marriage Records
  • Introduction to Genealogy (Article)
  • What is a First Cousin, Twice Removed? (Article)
  • Introduction to Genealogy Resources (Article)
  • Round About and Overlooked Sources (Article)
  • Genealogy Claims and Family Oral Traditions (Article)
  • Using Online Pedigree Databases (Article)
  • Migration History of Humans: DNA Study Traces... (Article)
  • Understanding Your Y-DNA Test Results... (Article)

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