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== Pedigree Charts == | == Pedigree Charts == | ||
The Family History Library has several collections of pedigree charts submitted by members of the Church. | The [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] has several collections of pedigree charts submitted by members of the Church. | ||
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogy Society. ''Pedigree Charts Submitted to the Church Record Archives (Indexed), 1924–1962''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1962, 1972. (The card index is on Family History Library films 820089–115; the pedigrees are on Family History Library films 271430–63). These charts go with the family group record forms submitted to the Patron Section from 1924 to 1962. The card index lists every name shown on the pedigree charts with code numbers you can use to find the person on the appropriate pedigree chart. The index number at the bottom of each index card consists of the binder number, the chart number within that binder, and the person’s number on the chart | *''Pedigree Charts Submitted to the Church Record Archives (Indexed), 1924–1962'' <ref> Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogy Society. ''Pedigree Charts Submitted to the Church Record Archives (Indexed), 1924–1962''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1962, 1972. (The card index is on Family History Library films 820089–115; the pedigrees are on Family History Library films 271430–63). </ref> These charts go with the family group record forms submitted to the Patron Section from 1924 to 1962. The card index lists every name shown on the pedigree charts with code numbers you can use to find the person on the appropriate pedigree chart. The index number at the bottom of each index card consists of the binder number, the chart number within that binder, and the person’s number on the chart | ||
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogy Society. ''Pedigree Charts Submitted to the Church Record Archives (Alphabetized), 1962, 1965''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1962, 1965. (Family History Library films 281745–81 for 1962 and 399912–46 for 1965). This source is actually two collections of pedigree charts. In each section the pedigrees are arranged alphabetically by the name of the first person on each chart. No index to the other names on the charts is available. | *. ''Pedigree Charts Submitted to the Church Record Archives (Alphabetized), 1962, 1965'' <ref> Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogy Society. ''Pedigree Charts Submitted to the Church Record Archives (Alphabetized), 1962, 1965''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1962, 1965. (Family History Library films 281745–81 for 1962 and 399912–46 for 1965). </ref> This source is actually two collections of pedigree charts. In each section the pedigrees are arranged alphabetically by the name of the first person on each chart. No index to the other names on the charts is available. | ||
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogical Society. Record Examining Department. ''Pedigree Charts, Submitted to the Record Examining Department, 1942–1969.'' | *Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogical Society. Record Examining Department. ''Pedigree Charts, Submitted to the Record Examining Department, 1942–1969.'' | ||
== Research Department Patron Files == | == Research Department Patron Files == | ||
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogical Society. Research Department. ''Research Department Patron Files, ca. 1928–1966, and Indexes''. Salt Lake City, Utah; Genealogical Society of Utah. 1965–1970, 1976, (On 4018 Family History Library films starting with 540714). From 1928–1966, the Genealogical Department conducted paid research for Latter-day Saints. These files contain correspondence, documents, pedigree charts, and family group records. This collection includes files as of 1966. They are arranged by the name of the person requesting the research. Check the files carefully because a requestor’s name may appear on several different films. | * ''Research Department Patron Files, ca. 1928–1966, and Indexes'' <ref> Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogical Society. Research Department. ''Research Department Patron Files, ca. 1928–1966, and Indexes''. Salt Lake City, Utah; Genealogical Society of Utah. 1965–1970, 1976, (On 4018 Family History Library films starting with 540714). </ref> From 1928–1966, the Genealogical Department conducted paid research for Latter-day Saints. These files contain correspondence, documents, pedigree charts, and family group records. This collection includes files as of 1966. They are arranged by the name of the person requesting the research. Check the files carefully because a requestor’s name may appear on several different films. | ||
You can quickly find all the listings for a requestor using the FamilySearch Family History Library Catalog (compact disc edition). | You can quickly find all the listings for a requestor using the FamilySearch [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]](compact disc edition). | ||
#Use the Computer Number Search to find 7336 | #Use the Computer Number Search to find 7336 | ||
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There are also several other specialized indexes which are not easy to use. For instructions read the introduction in this outdated register: | There are also several other specialized indexes which are not easy to use. For instructions read the introduction in this outdated register: | ||
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogical Society. Research Department. ''Register of Research Department Patron Files''. Two volumes. Salt Lake City, Utah: [Genealogical Society of Utah], 1967, 1989. (Family History Library book 929.1 R311r; Volume 1 on fiche 6031501 [set of 6], and Volume 2 on fiche 6072505 [set of 2]). Includes directions on how to use the special indexes to the files. | *''Register of Research Department Patron Files'' <ref> Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogical Society. Research Department. ''Register of Research Department Patron Files''. Two volumes. Salt Lake City, Utah: [Genealogical Society of Utah], 1967, 1989. (Family History Library book 929.1 R311r; Volume 1 on fiche 6031501 [set of 6], and Volume 2 on fiche 6072505 [set of 2]). </ref> Includes directions on how to use the special indexes to the files. | ||
==Proxy Baptisms== | ==Proxy Baptisms== | ||
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Baptisms for the dead are one of the better sources to use to extend the pedigree of a member who was alive anytime before 1958. Proxy baptisms usually show several relatives being baptized at the same time. | Baptisms for the dead are one of the better sources to use to extend the pedigree of a member who was alive anytime before 1958. Proxy baptisms usually show several relatives being baptized at the same time. | ||
Look through the records you already have about your family. Search your family group records, the Ordinance Index, the Ancestral File, and the Pedigree Resource File to find proxy baptisms. Then look up the original proxy baptism records. Old baptism records will list who the heir is and give his relationship to the deceased. | Look through the records you already have about your family. Search your family group records, the Ordinance Index, the [http://www.familysearch.org ''Ancestral File''], and the Pedigree Resource File to find proxy baptisms. Then look up the original proxy baptism records. Old baptism records will list who the heir is and give his relationship to the deceased. | ||
Heir indexes to proxy baptisms list the name of the heir and each page where temple work for the heir’s ancestors can be found. Remember to check indexes that cover several time periods in the same temple, and also check other temples that were open at the same time. | Heir indexes to proxy baptisms list the name of the heir and each page where temple work for the heir’s ancestors can be found. Remember to check indexes that cover several time periods in the same temple, and also check other temples that were open at the same time. | ||