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The '''International Genealogical Index (IGI)''' is a computer file published by [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. It contains several hundred million entries, each recording one event, such as a birth, baptism (christening), marriage, or death. | The '''International Genealogical Index (IGI)''' is a computer file published by [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. It contains several hundred million entries, each recording one event, such as a birth, baptism (christening), marriage, or death. | ||
== Historical Background == | == Historical Background == | ||
[[Image:1664worldmapeurope.jpg|right|148x179px]] | [[Image:1664worldmapeurope.jpg|right|148x179px|1664worldmapeurope.jpg]] | ||
The ''International Genealogical Index'' was a family history computer file that listed several hundred million names of deceased persons from throughout the world. For each deceased individual, the index also listed vital information from a single event, such as birth or marriage. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints compiled the index and made it available free to the public. <br> | The ''International Genealogical Index'' was a family history computer file that listed several hundred million names of deceased persons from throughout the world. For each deceased individual, the index also listed vital information from a single event, such as birth or marriage. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints compiled the index and made it available free to the public. <br> | ||
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*[[Wales and the IGI|Wales and the IGI]] | *[[Wales and the IGI|Wales and the IGI]] | ||
*[http://www.pricegen.com/resources/globalbatchnumbers.htm Global Batch Numbers for the International Genealogical Index] (link library for IGI batch sites for Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Channel Islands, Chile, Denmark, England, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, The Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, USA, Uruguay, and Wales) | *[http://www.pricegen.com/resources/globalbatchnumbers.htm Global Batch Numbers for the International Genealogical Index] (link library for IGI batch sites for Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Channel Islands, Chile, Denmark, England, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, The Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, USA, Uruguay, and Wales) | ||
*[[Step 8. Find ancestors on the IGI|Find ancestors on the IGI (Step 8. in ''Pacific Island Guide to Family History Research'')]] | *[[Step 8. Find ancestors on the IGI|Find ancestors on the IGI (Step 8. in ''Pacific Island Guide to Family History Research'')]] | ||
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[[Category:FamilySearch]] | [[Category:FamilySearch]] | ||