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Four Steps to Follow When Using the ''Early Church Information File'': | Four Steps to Follow When Using the ''Early Church Information File'': | ||
==== | ==== Step 1. Select the microfilm numbers you need ==== | ||
Microfilm numbers for the ''Early Church Information File '' are listed in {{FHL|480808|title-id|disp=this FamilySearch Catalog link}}. Names are listed alphabetically by surname and given name. For example, if you want to find index references to Perrigrine SESSIONS, the catalog shows you would look in microfilm 1,750,712. | Microfilm numbers for the ''Early Church Information File '' are listed in {{FHL|480808|title-id|disp=this FamilySearch Catalog link}}. Names are listed alphabetically by surname and given name. For example, if you want to find index references to Perrigrine SESSIONS, the catalog shows you would look in microfilm 1,750,712. | ||
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Note that names that begin with Mc or M' are filed as if they were all spelled with Mac. For example, both McGhie and M'Ghie are filed as if spelled MacGhie. Abbreviated names like St. John are filed as if they were spelled out, for example, Saint John. | Note that names that begin with Mc or M' are filed as if they were all spelled with Mac. For example, both McGhie and M'Ghie are filed as if spelled MacGhie. Abbreviated names like St. John are filed as if they were spelled out, for example, Saint John. | ||
==== | ==== Step 2. Locate the name in the index ==== | ||
[[Image:{{ECIF1b}}]] [[Image:{{ECIF2b}}]] [[Image:{{ECIF3b}}]]Once you have located the appropriate microfiche, or film, locate the name you are searching for in the ''Early Church Information File''. Names may be typed in any order, but the cards are always arranged alphabetically by surname. For example, a name may appear as Perrigrine Sessions or Sessions, Perrigrine. An individual in the ''Early Church Information File '' may be listed on one card or on many cards depending on how much is written on the individual and how much of that material has been indexed.<br><br> ''On the right are three example cards found in the'' Early Church Information File ''for Perrigrine Sessions.'' | [[Image:{{ECIF1b}}]] [[Image:{{ECIF2b}}]] [[Image:{{ECIF3b}}]]Once you have located the appropriate microfiche, or film, locate the name you are searching for in the ''Early Church Information File''. Names may be typed in any order, but the cards are always arranged alphabetically by surname. For example, a name may appear as Perrigrine Sessions or Sessions, Perrigrine. An individual in the ''Early Church Information File '' may be listed on one card or on many cards depending on how much is written on the individual and how much of that material has been indexed.<br><br> ''On the right are three example cards found in the'' Early Church Information File ''for Perrigrine Sessions.'' | ||
==== | ==== Step 3. Interpret and copy the information ==== | ||
Study and copy the information shown in the ''Early Church Information File''. Although cards may appear in a variety of formats, the name is always near the top. Call numbers for sources listed on the cards are usually on the left or at the bottom of the card. Most sources are described in detail. | Study and copy the information shown in the ''Early Church Information File''. Although cards may appear in a variety of formats, the name is always near the top. Call numbers for sources listed on the cards are usually on the left or at the bottom of the card. Most sources are described in detail. | ||
==== | ==== Step 4. Obtain the source ==== | ||
If you are at the [[Family History Library]], use the call number listed in the ''Early Church Information File '' to find the actual source. If the call number is not listed on the card, refer to the section below titled "Can't Find The Source On The Card?" | If you are at the [[Family History Library]], use the call number listed in the ''Early Church Information File '' to find the actual source. If the call number is not listed on the card, refer to the section below titled "Can't Find The Source On The Card?" | ||
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