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''[[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog]] | '''''[[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' Places Search''' <br> | ||
__TOC__Do a '''Places Search''' when you want to find records in the collection of the Family History Library by the name of a place (locality) where an ancestor lived. Microfilms located through this search can then be ordered over the [http://familysearch.org/films/ Internet.]<br> | __TOC__Do a '''Places Search''' when you want to find records in the collection of the Family History Library by the name of a place (locality) where an ancestor lived. Microfilms located through this search can then be ordered over the [http://familysearch.org/films/ Internet.]<br> | ||
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== Steps to Search by Places == | |||
The following steps will help you find records for a specific locality in the FamilySearch Catalog. | The following steps will help you find records for a specific locality in the FamilySearch Catalog. | ||
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== Strategies for Using a Places Search == | |||
The names of countries are in English. The names of states, provinces, regions, cities, and other jurisdictions are in the language of the country. | The names of countries are in English. The names of states, provinces, regions, cities, and other jurisdictions are in the language of the country. | ||
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If a place-name has more than one word, you do not need to type all of the words. Nor do you have to type them in exact order. The computer automatically finds all places with the word or words that you type, no matter where in the place-name they appear. For example, if you type '''Barton''', the computer would find Barton Mills, Barton-on-Irwell, Great Barton, and so forth. | If a place-name has more than one word, you do not need to type all of the words. Nor do you have to type them in exact order. The computer automatically finds all places with the word or words that you type, no matter where in the place-name they appear. For example, if you type '''Barton''', the computer would find Barton Mills, Barton-on-Irwell, Great Barton, and so forth. | ||
== What If I Do Not Find the Place I Want? == | |||
You may not find the place you want for various reasons. Before you conclude that the catalog does not have records for that place, try the following strategies: | You may not find the place you want for various reasons. Before you conclude that the catalog does not have records for that place, try the following strategies: | ||
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*Search for records using a different jurisdictional level. For example, if you cannot find records for a town, search for county records. | *Search for records using a different jurisdictional level. For example, if you cannot find records for a town, search for county records. | ||
== How Do I Find Related Places? == | |||
Sometimes a catalog entry is linked to more than one place. For example, an entry may be linked to several neighboring towns. To find out if a catalog entry is linked to another place, display the title details for the record of interest. If another place is listed, click on it to see information about that place.<br> | Sometimes a catalog entry is linked to more than one place. For example, an entry may be linked to several neighboring towns. To find out if a catalog entry is linked to another place, display the title details for the record of interest. If another place is listed, click on it to see information about that place.<br> | ||
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*The "Contains" field, which lists places contained by the place you searched for. For example, if you search for a county, the "Contains" field lists cities in that county. | *The "Contains" field, which lists places contained by the place you searched for. For example, if you search for a county, the "Contains" field lists cities in that county. | ||
== See also == | |||
[[Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche|Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche to your local Family History Center]] | [[Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche|Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche to your local Family History Center]] | ||