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Ten great LDS family history databases (view source)
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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 LDS Ancestors]] | There is also a new site on the FamilySearch Research Wiki that is extremely helpful: [[Tracing LDS Ancestors]] | ||
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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 Blessing Index: You can only request blessings for yourself or a direct line | *Patriarchal Blessing Index: 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. | ||
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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. | ||
[[Category:FamilySearch_Presentations_at_BYU_2010]] | [[Category:FamilySearch_Presentations_at_BYU_2010]] | ||