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'''Syllabus for class taught by Devin Ashby, of FamilySearch. Presented at the [[FamilySearch Presentations at BYU 2010|BYU 2010 Conference on Computerized Family History & Genealogy]].''' | |||
=== Ten Great LDS Family History Databases You’ve Got to Try === | === Ten Great LDS Family History Databases You’ve Got to Try === | ||
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'''Searching a database:''' | '''Searching a database:''' | ||
A database is just a bunch of information that has been collected, like a phone book. The following principle will help: in most cases, an electronic document or Web page is already indexed. Try Ctrl+F to locate keywords, such as a surname. If you have several fields to fill, start broad, and then refine with first names and dates. Remember to try alternate spellings. | A database is just a bunch of information that has been collected, like a phone book. The following principle will help: in most cases, an electronic document or Web page is already indexed. Try Ctrl+F to locate keywords, such as a surname. If you have several fields to fill, start broad, and then refine with first names and dates. Remember to try alternate spellings. | ||
=== Database #1: [http://www.FamilySearch.org FamilySearch.org] === | === Database #1: [http://www.FamilySearch.org FamilySearch.org] === | ||
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'''Why use it?''' The best thing is--it’s free! Collections include U.S. and state censuses, U.S. state deaths, Ellis Island Arrival Lists, the US Social Security Death Index, the International Genealogical Index (IGI), family history sites, Pedigree Resource File, Ancestral File, international projects, and much, much more. | '''Why use it?''' The best thing is--it’s free! Collections include U.S. and state censuses, U.S. state deaths, Ellis Island Arrival Lists, the US Social Security Death Index, the International Genealogical Index (IGI), family history sites, Pedigree Resource File, Ancestral File, international projects, and much, much more. | ||
'''How do I start?''' Go to [https://familysearch.org/ familysearch.org], and start searching. Sign up to index at [http://indexing.familysearch.org indexing.familysearch.org]. | '''How do I start?''' Go to [https://familysearch.org/ familysearch.org], and start searching. Sign up to index at [http://indexing.familysearch.org indexing.familysearch.org]. | ||
There is also a new site on the FamilySearch Research Wiki that is extremely helpful: [[Tracing | There is also a new site on the FamilySearch Research Wiki that is extremely helpful: [[Tracing Latter-day Saint Ancestors]] | ||
=== Database #2: [ | === Database #2: [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] === | ||
'''Description:''' In addition to a great online library catalog, this particular library has many books and collections of interest to those doing LDS research. This building houses the largest | '''Description:''' In addition to a great online library catalog, this particular library has many books and collections of interest to those doing LDS research. This building houses the largest FamilySearch library in the world. | ||
'''Why use it?''' These are collections unique to this library so you can’t really find them anywhere else. | '''Why use it?''' These are collections unique to this library so you can’t really find them anywhere else. | ||
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'''Offline Resources:''' | '''Offline Resources:''' | ||
*Ward Membership Records: (Book) Register of Genealogical Society, by Laureen R. Jaussi & Gloria D. Chaston, Section 5; | *Ward Membership Records: (Book) Register of Genealogical Society, by Laureen R. Jaussi & Gloria D. Chaston, Section 5; Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of Membership; US/Can 979.2258 A3j v2 | ||
*Early Church Information File (ECIF): The Early Church Information File begins with film #1,750,655 (Aabbost, Ellen – Allen, Joseph W) and goes to film #1,750,729 (Young, Brigham – Zysling, Kornelisk) | *Early Church Information File (ECIF): The Early Church Information File begins with film #1,750,655 (Aabbost, Ellen – Allen, Joseph W) and goes to film #1,750,729 (Young, Brigham – Zysling, Kornelisk) | ||
*Church Censuses 1914-1960: (Book) Register of Genealogical Society, by Laureen R. Jaussi & Gloria D. Chaston; Section 2, Church Census, US/Can 979.2258 A3j v2, | *Church Censuses 1914-1960: (Book) Register of Genealogical Society, by Laureen R. Jaussi & Gloria D. Chaston; Section 2, Church Census, US/Can 979.2258 A3j v2, FS Library FamilySearch Catalog | ||
*Early Endowment House Records: Special Collections | *Early Endowment House Records: Special Collections | ||
'''How do I start?''' Go to [ | '''How do I start?''' Go to [https://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch.org], click on [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog Library Catalog] for the online catalog or head to Salt Lake City, 25 North West Temple Street. | ||
=== Database #3: [http://www.google.com Google.com] === | === Database #3: [http://www.google.com Google.com] === | ||
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'''Online Resources:''' | '''Online Resources:''' | ||
*[ | *[[Journal History of the LDS Church|Journal History of the LDS Church]] (1830-1973): A day-by-day scrapbook of events in Church history. | ||
* | *LDS Church Periodical Index (1976-present): An index to periodicals published by the church. | ||
*[ | *[https://history.lds.org/overlandtravels/ Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel] (1847-1868): Database of pioneers who traveled overland to Utah and their companies. | ||
Library Resources: | Library Resources: | ||
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*Mission Calls and Recommendations (1877-1918): Recommendation letters from local church leaders and replies from members. | *Mission Calls and Recommendations (1877-1918): Recommendation letters from local church leaders and replies from members. | ||
*Brigham Young Papers (1840s-1877): Approximately 15,000 letters from church members to Brigham Young. | *Brigham Young Papers (1840s-1877): Approximately 15,000 letters from church members to Brigham Young. | ||
*Patriarchal | *Patriarchal Blessings: You can only request copies of blessings for yourself or a direct line ancestor. [http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/archives/pbinfo click here for information] | ||
'''How do I start?''' Start by searching online. Then take a trip to downtown Salt Lake City (15 East North Temple Street) to view the other collections and the library. | '''How do I start?''' Start by searching online. Then take a trip to downtown Salt Lake City (15 East North Temple Street) to view the other collections and the library. | ||
=== Database #5: [http://www.lib.byu.edu/fslab/ BYU Databases] === | === Database #5: [http://www.lib.byu.edu/fslab/ BYU Databases] === | ||
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*[http://lib.byu.edu/mormonmigration/ Mormon Migration]: A databse of Mormon immigrant migration records from the 19th and 20th centuries. | *[http://lib.byu.edu/mormonmigration/ Mormon Migration]: A databse of Mormon immigrant migration records from the 19th and 20th centuries. | ||
*[ | *[https://lib.byu.edu/collections/mormons-and-their-neighbors/about/introduction/ Mormons and their Neighbors] (1820-1981): Over 100,000 biographical sketches in 185 published volumes. The sketches include individuals living in northern Mexico, New Mexico, Arizona, southern California, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and southwestern Canada. | ||
*[http://www.lib.byu.edu/dlib/mmd/ Mormon Missionary Diaries]: 376 missionary volumes with over 63,000 pages. | *[http://www.lib.byu.edu/dlib/mmd/ Mormon Missionary Diaries]: 376 missionary volumes with over 63,000 pages. | ||
*[http://www.lib.byu.edu/fhc/ BYU Family History Archives]: Digitizing and processing of family histories. | *[http://www.lib.byu.edu/fhc/ BYU Family History Archives]: Digitizing and processing of family histories. | ||
* | *{{FSC|180494|item|disp=Pioneers and Prominent Men of Utah}}: A digital version of this book. | ||
*[http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/famhist/index.cfm BYU Idaho Special Collections] | *[http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/famhist/index.cfm BYU Idaho Special Collections] | ||
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'''Why use it?''' There are about 100,000 pioneer histories on file, and copies of these histories are available. It is easy to search the history card index and the photograph index online. | '''Why use it?''' There are about 100,000 pioneer histories on file, and copies of these histories are available. It is easy to search the history card index and the photograph index online. | ||
'''How do I start?''' Start by searching online. Then take a trip to downtown Salt Lake City, Utah (300 North Main) to request copies. For more information, feel free to visit the | '''How do I start?''' Start by searching online. Then take a trip to downtown Salt Lake City, Utah (300 North Main) to request copies. For more information, feel free to visit the [https://www.sup1847.com/ Sons of Utah Pioneers website] | ||
=== Database #7: [http://www.footnote.com Footnote.com Databases] === | === Database #7: [http://www.footnote.com Footnote.com Databases] === | ||
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*[http://www.footnote.com/documents/18708629/mormon_battalion_pension_files/ Mormon Battalion Pension Files] | *[http://www.footnote.com/documents/18708629/mormon_battalion_pension_files/ Mormon Battalion Pension Files] | ||
(Note: Portions of this | (Note: Portions of this Website may require a fee.) | ||
'''Description:''' This collection (1870-1896) contains over 2,500 case files, the majority of which deal with cohabitation, usually polygamy. A case file is most often a complaint stating a plaintiff’s cause of action, an answer by the defendant, and summons. The pension files include pension application files arranged alphabetically by name of the veteran. Files contain survivor pension documents, affidavits by the claimant and witnesses, correspondence, medical reports, and related documents supporting each claim. | '''Description:''' This collection (1870-1896) contains over 2,500 case files, the majority of which deal with cohabitation, usually polygamy. A case file is most often a complaint stating a plaintiff’s cause of action, an answer by the defendant, and summons. The pension files include pension application files arranged alphabetically by name of the veteran. Files contain survivor pension documents, affidavits by the claimant and witnesses, correspondence, medical reports, and related documents supporting each claim. | ||
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'''Why use it?''' Did you know that Utah Pioneers and Prominent Men has been digitized and is online? This is a classic work published in 1913 with biographies, genealogies, and photographs of early Utah residents. There are also member name indexes, an LDS biographical and historical encyclopedia, military records, and more. | '''Why use it?''' Did you know that Utah Pioneers and Prominent Men has been digitized and is online? This is a classic work published in 1913 with biographies, genealogies, and photographs of early Utah residents. There are also member name indexes, an LDS biographical and historical encyclopedia, military records, and more. | ||
'''How do I start?''' Go to the home page, scroll to the bottom, and click | '''How do I start?''' Go to the home page, scroll to the bottom, and click '''See all databases'''. Then scroll down and enter'''lds''' under Database Title. (Note: Portions of this Web site may require a fee.) | ||
=== Database #9: [http://www.worldvitalrecords.com World Vital Records.com Databases] === | === Database #9: [http://www.worldvitalrecords.com World Vital Records.com Databases] === | ||
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'''Description:''' There are many sites that will allow you to publish genealogical information. | '''Description:''' There are many sites that will allow you to publish genealogical information. | ||
'''Why use it?''' Remember, the best | '''Why use it?''' Remember, the best websites are the ones that are relevant to your family. So, why not create a website to preserve your genealogy online? All of these sites are free. Most of the best family history information is not online because people haven’t put it there. Here are a few sites that will allow you to do this. | ||
'''How do I start?''' Choose a Web site, and start building and posting. | '''How do I start?''' Choose a Web site, and start building and posting. | ||
*[http://www.wix.com www.wix.com] - Wix allows you to create flash websites for free. The layout is really easy to use and there is no programming necessary and sites are search engine friendly. | *[http://www.wix.com www.wix.com] - Wix allows you to create flash websites for free. The layout is really easy to use and there is no programming necessary and sites are search engine friendly. | ||
*[http://www.myfamily.com MyFamily.com] - If you don’t want everyone out there to see and edit your content, build a private | *[http://www.myfamily.com MyFamily.com] - If you don’t want everyone out there to see and edit your content, build a private website. If you build a website here, you will need to log in with a user name and password. It’s easy to send out invitations to those people you want to see the site. Again, loading photos, files, and videos is really easy.<br> | ||
*[http://www.google.com/sites/overview.html Google Sites] allows you to create a Web site or a wiki of the Google server. Anyone can add file attachments, information from other Google applications, and free-form content. There are a few videos on YouTube that will take you through how to set up a Web site here. It’s easy and it’s all online. | *[http://www.google.com/sites/overview.html Google Sites] allows you to create a Web site or a wiki of the Google server. Anyone can add file attachments, information from other Google applications, and free-form content. There are a few videos on YouTube that will take you through how to set up a Web site here. It’s easy and it’s all online. | ||
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