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Beginning Research in the Mediterranean

© Christine Sievers

The Mediterranean completes my sweep through the European countries. If I have left out an existing country, let me know. Before I move on to the Mid-East, I will do an article on European countries that no longer exist.

Following is a list of links to get you started on your search in your ancestors countries of origin:

ANDORRA: There is, yet, little information on Andorran genealogy on the web, but a AndorraGenWeb site is under construction, so watch for developments or email the webmaster for information you might have.

History: Andorrsa - Britannica.com and Andorra!- History

AZORES: Tips on Getting Started

Mailing Lists: Portugal Mailing Lists- includes the Azores

History: ba href="http://www.lusaweb.com/azores/html/azhis...">Azores: Source of Immigration to the Americas- a good historical perspective

CAPE VERDE:Cape Verdean Genealogy

Portuguese Genealogists Master List: Cabo Verde

History: Embassy of Cape Verde - History & Culture

CYPRUS: I found no genealogy pages devoted to Cyprus, so give a try at the Cyprus Genealogy Forum

History: A History of Cyprus

GREECE: Sources and Strategies

Mailing lists:Greek Mailing List Subscribe

History: Historical Setting

ITALY: The Italian Genalogy Homepage- excellent place to start. Begin with the link "Introduction to Italian Genealogy". Each of the topics give you a short, concise introduction.

Mailing Lists:Italy Mailing Lists

History:A Summerized Chronology of the History of Italy- a timeline, and The History of Italy- for more detail

MALTA: Exploring Your Maltese Ancestry

Mailing Lists: Malta Mailing Lists

History: Malta's Importance in History and Maltese Migration During the 19th and 20th Centuries

MADEIRA: (see link to Portugal)

Portuguese Genealogist Master List: Madeira

History: Madeira History

MONACO: As I was unable to find a site devoted to gemealogy of Monaco, your best bet is to go to the Monaco Genealogy Forum

History: 700 Years of Grimaldi

PORTUGAL: Fernando Candido's Portuguese Genealogy Home Page

Portugal Mailing Lists

History: Portugal: A Brief History of the Country

SPAIN: Spain: Tips: Tracing

Mailing Lists: Spain Mailing Lists

History: Spain History and History

VATICAN CITY: Genealogy in the Vatican City

Mailing Lists: Vatican City Mailing Lists

History: Vatican City - Britannica.com

NEXT WEEK: If your ancestor came from a European country that no longer exists, I will cover some of the starting points of research.

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