Palau Compiled Genealogies

Compiled Genealogies
The term compiled genealogy is used in this Wiki article 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.

Palauan Genealogy by Prof. Augustin Krämer.
 * Based on genealogical charts in vol. 2 of Kraemer's 5 volume study of Palau published as part of Results of the South Seas Expedition 1908-1910
 * Put on CDs by Orval and Vonda Skousen; modern spelling by P. Kempis Mad; proof reading by Masaharu.
 * Call no. CD Micro-P31. Palau Community College Library, Koror, Palau.
 * On FHC computers throughout Micronesia in a RootsMagic database.

Palau Trees Genealogies collected in Palau between 1995 and 2005. On FHC computers throughout Micronesia in a RootsMagic database.

Micronesia Genealogical Database Genealogies collected throughout Micronesia between 1995 and 2005. On FHC computers throughout Micronesia in a RootsMagic database.

Family Trees

 * FamilySearch 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

 * FamilySearch Books
 * Google Books
 * World Cat
 * HathiTrust
 * Internet Archive

FamilySearch Catalog
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
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. Interviewing likely family members of the deceased individuals should also be productive.
 * For more background information, see Oral Genealogies.
 * For more information on how to do this see Creating Oral Histories.