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''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Tennessee Genealogy|Tennessee]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Tennessee_Search_Strategies|Search Strategies]]'' {{Adoption TNGenWeb}} This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Tennessee Genealogy|Tennessee]]. As you read the Tennessee Wiki pages, also study the [[United States Genealogy|United States]] Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records. | ''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Tennessee, United States Genealogy|Tennessee]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Tennessee_Search_Strategies|Search Strategies]]'' {{Adoption TNGenWeb}} This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Tennessee, United States Genealogy|Tennessee]]. As you read the Tennessee Wiki pages, also study the [[United States Genealogy|United States]] Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records. | ||
=== Records of the Family History Library === | === Records of the Family History Library === | ||
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The [[Family History Library]] has many of the records listed in these Wiki pages. The major holdings include census, court, land, military, probate, taxation, and vital records. The library has county records from most Tennessee counties. | The [[Family History Library]] has many of the records listed in these Wiki pages. The major holdings include census, court, land, military, probate, taxation, and vital records. The library has county records from most Tennessee counties. | ||
Some of the sources described in the Tennessee Wiki pages list the Family History Library’s book, microfilm, microfiche, and compact disc numbers. These are preceded by ''FHL'', the abbreviation for [[Family History Library]]. These numbers may be used to locate materials in the Family History Library . | Some of the sources described in the Tennessee Wiki pages list the Family History Library’s book, microfilm, microfiche, and compact disc numbers. These are preceded by ''FHL'', the abbreviation for [[Family History Library]]. These numbers may be used to locate materials in the Family History Library. | ||
The computer Internet is growing in importance to genealogists. Sources found on the Internet are cited in these Wiki pages with blue links to each. | The computer Internet is growing in importance to genealogists. Sources found on the Internet are cited in these Wiki pages with blue links to each. | ||