Cameroon Compiled Genealogies
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Compiled Genealogies[edit | edit source]
The term genealogy is used in this Wiki article and in the FamilySearch Catalog to describe a variety of records containing family information previously gathered by other researchers, societies, or archives. These records can include pedigree charts, compiled data on families, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These can be excellent sources of information that can save you valuable time. Because they are secondary sources of information, however, they must be carefully evaluated for accuracy.
Family Trees[edit | edit source]
- FamilySearch Genealogies
- Or to filter for oral genealogies, click on "+ Collections". From the drop-down menu, select "Oral Genealogies".
- Or to filter for oral genealogies, click on "+ Collections". From the drop-down menu, select "Oral Genealogies".
- Ancestry.com Public Member Trees ($)
Digital Books[edit | edit source]
FamilySearch Catalog[edit | edit source]
Many family histories can be found on the FamilySearch Catalog by performing a surname search:
- Go to the FamilySearch Catalog
- Click on the Surname link
- Type in the search field the last name of the family that you are researching
OR to filter by location and surname:
- Go to the FamilySearch Catalog
- Click on the Keyword link
- Type in the search field the country of residence and last name of the family that you are researching
Oral Genealogies[edit | edit source]
Oral genealogies are spoken lineages that are common in certain parts of the world. Oral Genealogies can be especially useful in localities where few if any written records exist and in some cultures are the main genealogical tool for researchers. The following are resources for finding Oral Genealogies for Cameroon.
- For more background information, see Oral Genealogies.
Online Records[edit | edit source]
- FamilySearch Genealogies Index. Enter specific names and places in the search fields in the left sidebar.
FamilySearch Catalog[edit | edit source]
Many oral genealogies can be found in the FamilySearch catalog:
Search by Place[edit | edit source]
- Go to Cameroon in the FamilySearch Catalog
- Once there, click on "Places within Cameroon
- Go to the smallest possible jurisdictional level of your place of interest
- Click on the "Genealogy" topic
Search by Keyword[edit | edit source]
- Go to the FamilySearch Catalog
- Click on the Keyword link
- Type in the search field the town of residence, the surname of the family that you are researching, and the phrase oral genealogy interview. The name search will be limited, finding only the name of the person who was interviewed. For a more complete search by name, use the FamilySearch Genealogies Index.
