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=== Nationwide Indexes === | === Nationwide Indexes === | ||
You | You may find information about your ancestor in the following important nationwide genealogical indexes described in [[United States Genealogy]]. | ||
'''World Connect'''. Hundreds of thousands of Kentuckians appear in family trees submitted to the online ''[http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com World Connect Project]''. The accuracy of the data varies, but the database is commendable for its ability to include transcribed sources within each individual's file. These databases will provide many researchers clues as to what has been done in the past, and where future research efforts should be directed. | '''World Connect'''. Hundreds of thousands of Kentuckians appear in family trees submitted to the online ''[http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com World Connect Project]''. The accuracy of the data varies, but the database is commendable for its ability to include transcribed sources within each individual's file. These databases will provide many researchers clues as to what has been done in the past, and where future research efforts should be directed. | ||
*'''[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=af/search_AF.asp&clear_form=true Ancestral File]''' ([[United States Genealogy]]. Also available on the FamilySearch™ Internet Genealogy Service at [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=trees familysearch] .) | *'''[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=af/search_AF.asp&clear_form=true Ancestral File]''' ([[United States Genealogy]]. Also available on the FamilySearch™ Internet Genealogy Service at [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=trees familysearch] .) | ||
*'''FamilyFinder Index''' ([[Kentucky Census]]. Also on the Internet at | *'''FamilyFinder Index''' ([[Kentucky Census]]. Also on the Internet at [http://www.familytreemaker.com/ familytreemaker].) | ||
*'''Family History Library Catalog''' available on [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog FamilySearch] <br> | *'''Family History Library Catalog''' available on [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog FamilySearch] <br> | ||
*'''Historical Records''' (formerly IGI) are available at [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=historical_records FamilySearch]. Many records have been indexed and are searchable on this site. | *'''Historical Records''' (formerly IGI) are available at [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=historical_records FamilySearch]. Many records have been indexed and are searchable on this site. | ||
*'''Index to National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections (NUCMC)''' ("Genealogy" section. Also available on the [http://www.loc.gov/coll/nucmc/ Internet].'''<br>''' | *'''Index to National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections (NUCMC)''' ("Genealogy" section. Also available on the [http://www.loc.gov/coll/nucmc/ Internet].'''<br>''' | ||
*'''Pedigree Resource File''' consists of unedited, lineage-linked pedigrees submitted over the Internet to the Family History Department since 1999. It also includes the associated family groups, descendancy charts, and sometimes notes or sources. It is available at [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=trees FamilySearch]. Some details are not available if you are not signed in with an LDS account | *'''Pedigree Resource File''' consists of unedited, lineage-linked pedigrees submitted over the Internet to the Family History Department since 1999. It also includes the associated family groups, descendancy charts, and sometimes notes or sources. It is available at [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=trees FamilySearch]. Some details are not available if you are not signed in with an LDS account. | ||
*'''Periodical Source Index (PERSI)''' ("[[Kentucky Periodicals|Periodicals]]" section. | *'''Periodical Source Index (PERSI)''' ("[[Kentucky Periodicals|Periodicals]]" section. Available on the Internet at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/category.aspx?cat=151 ancestry] ($)for a subscription fee or on [http://www.heritagequestonline.com HeritageQuest Online] from your local library- free.) | ||
*'''Social Security Death Index''' ("[[Kentucky Vital Records|Vital Records]]" page) This index is also available on the Internet at http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ or on compact disc from several companies. The Internet version sometimes includes a few more recently reported deaths than compact disc versions. For details about the FamilySearch compact disc version see the resource guide, U.S. [[Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Social Security Death Index]]. | *'''Social Security Death Index''' ("[[Kentucky Vital Records|Vital Records]]" page) This index is also available on the Internet at http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ or on compact disc from several companies. The Internet version sometimes includes a few more recently reported deaths than compact disc versions. For details about the FamilySearch compact disc version see the resource guide, U.S. [[Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Social Security Death Index]]. | ||
*'''U.S. Military Death Index''' lists deaths of service men and women in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. It is available at most Family History Centers as part of FamilySearch. For details see the resource guide, [[United States Military Records|Military Index]]. | *'''U.S. Military Death Index''' lists deaths of service men and women in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. It is available at most Family History Centers as part of FamilySearch. For details see the resource guide, [[United States Military Records|Military Index]]. | ||
These indexes are available at the Family History Library and many libraries with family history collections. | These indexes are available at the Family History Library and many libraries with family history collections. | ||
=== Web Sites about Your Family === | === Web Sites about Your Family === | ||