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When using the International Genealogical Index, also known by the acronym 'IGI', one will often find a number associated with the entry. This is the 'batch number' indicating the source type of the record or records created in preparing the information for inclusion in the IGI, especially after the | When using the International Genealogical Index, also known by the acronym 'IGI', one will often find a number associated with the entry. This is the 'batch number' indicating the source type of the record or records created in preparing the information for inclusion in the IGI, especially after the temple ordinances were completed. | ||
Often it can lead to sources for additional information. Some information was gathered from extracting data from microfilms, while other data is from | Often it can lead to sources for additional information. Some information was gathered from extracting data from microfilms, while other data is from Church member submissions and the forms used for those. The prefixes in the table below are found as part of the batch number you see with the IGI record for that individual. | ||
After 1991, | After 1991, Church member submission information was not recorded, so all one has is the name and date information, the film containing the temple record shows little more than what you see on the IGI entry for the individual. | ||
For additional information see [https://www.pricegen.com/global-batch-numbers-for-the-international/ Global Batch Numbers for the "International Genealogical Index"] on the Price Genealogy website.<br> | For additional information see [https://www.pricegen.com/global-batch-numbers-for-the-international/ Global Batch Numbers for the "International Genealogical Index"] on the Price Genealogy website.<br> | ||
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| Ward Record or Deceased Members File of | | Ward Record or Deceased Members File of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some ordinances may have been repeated by proxy. | ||
| The source is data on his | | The source is data on his Church membership record when a person dies. To find this source see '''''Deceased Members File''''' under [[Latter-day Saint Vital Records#Sources_for_Verifying_Deaths|Sources for Verifying Deaths]]. These films '''''do not''''' circulate to Family History Centers, but are available to the general public at the Family History Library.<br> | ||
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| I------ | | I------ | ||
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| M17----, & M18---- | | M17----, & M18---- | ||
| Sealing extractions from Family Group Records | | Sealing extractions from Family Group Records | ||
| Only available in the restricted access Special Collections at the Family History Library. Find the microfilm with the same number as the batch number. In order by the | | Only available in the restricted access Special Collections at the Family History Library. Find the microfilm with the same number as the batch number. In order by the temple sealing date.<ref name="Tracing" /> <br> | ||
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|N------ | |N------ | ||
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| Partially completed ordinances. For persons who previously had some | | Partially completed ordinances. For persons who previously had some temple ordinances completed, or were entered on the same entry form as such persons. | ||
| Use the '''Source Call No.''' microfilm. ''If the'' '''Sheet:''' number is four digits (such as 0016, rather than a one or two digit number such as 98), divide the Sheet: number by three to obtain the approximate sheet number on the source call number microfilm.<ref name="Tracing" /><br> | | Use the '''Source Call No.''' microfilm. ''If the'' '''Sheet:''' number is four digits (such as 0016, rather than a one or two digit number such as 98), divide the Sheet: number by three to obtain the approximate sheet number on the source call number microfilm.<ref name="Tracing" /><br> | ||
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| Early | | Early Church membership records. From early ward, branch, and mission records. Baptism may have been repeated by proxy. | ||
| Use the '''Source Call No.''' microfilm.<ref name="Tracing" /> If more than one film is listed, you can use the [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Register+of+Genealogical+Society+Call+Numbers&qt=notfound_page&search=Search Register of Genealogical Society Call Numbers, vol. 2] (pp. 5-57 to 5-203) to help select the correct film.<br> | | Use the '''Source Call No.''' microfilm.<ref name="Tracing" /> If more than one film is listed, you can use the [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Register+of+Genealogical+Society+Call+Numbers&qt=notfound_page&search=Search Register of Genealogical Society Call Numbers, vol. 2] (pp. 5-57 to 5-203) to help select the correct film.<br> | ||
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| Scandinavian LDS Membership Card Index | | Scandinavian LDS Membership Card Index | ||
| For the index microfiche numbers, {{FHL|518588|title-id|disp=click here}}. This index will lead to the source microfilms of | | For the index microfiche numbers, {{FHL|518588|title-id|disp=click here}}. This index will lead to the source microfilms of Church branch and mission records. | ||
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