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Understanding Extracted Records in FamilySearch Family Tree

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Many person records in Family Tree originally came from extracted records. Learn what extracted records are, how to recognize Family Tree people created from them, and how to make the best use of them in doing your family history.

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Scottish Family History Research: Historical and Geographical Background

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