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Why do members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints do [http://mormon.org/mormonorg/eng/basic-beliefs/membership-in-christ-s-church/temples-and-family-history family history research]? They love their families on earth and believe that families can be together forever.<br> | Why do members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints do [http://mormon.org/mormonorg/eng/basic-beliefs/membership-in-christ-s-church/temples-and-family-history family history research]? They love their families on earth and believe that families can be together forever.<br> | ||
== Purpose of the Guide<br> | == Purpose of the Guide<br> == | ||
The purpose of this guide is to help you discover your ancestry using the records available in the Family History Library, the FamilySearch Center, or one of the more than two thousand family history centers located throughout the world. | The purpose of this guide is to help you discover your ancestry using the records available in the Family History Library, the FamilySearch Center, or one of the more than two thousand family history centers located throughout the world. | ||
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==== Family History Library ==== | ==== Family History Library ==== | ||
Since it was established in 1894, the Family History Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has become the largest of its kind in the world. The library has collected millions of microfilms, thousands of microfiche and books, and many other records. Most of the microfilms have been acquired through an extensive microfilming program that began in 1938. Microfilmers are presently filming original documents in churches, courthouses, and other archives in many countries. The originals of these microfilms are preserved in a vault in the mountains near Salt Lake City. The library is located at 35 North West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. The telephone number is 1-866-406-1830; Email address fhl@familysearch.org.<br> | Since it was established in 1894, the Family History Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has become the largest of its kind in the world. The library has collected millions of microfilms, thousands of microfiche and books, and many other records. Most of the microfilms have been acquired through an extensive microfilming program that began in 1938. Microfilmers are presently filming original documents in churches, courthouses, and other archives in many countries. The originals of these microfilms are preserved in a vault in the mountains near Salt Lake City. The library is located at 35 North West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. The telephone number is 1-866-406-1830; Email address fhl@familysearch.org.<br> | ||
Copies of the microfilms are available for use at the Family History Library and in [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp family history centers]. The Family History Library is designed to help individuals who need help in learning and searching records to extend their family lines. Many of the records in the library are available through the family history centers. Some of the information collected by the library is available on the Internet at [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/default.asp FamilySearch].<br> | Copies of the microfilms are available for use at the Family History Library and in [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp family history centers]. The Family History Library is designed to help individuals who need help in learning and searching records to extend their family lines. Many of the records in the library are available through the family history centers. Some of the information collected by the library is available on the Internet at [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/default.asp FamilySearch].<br> | ||
==== Family History Centers ==== | ==== Family History Centers ==== | ||
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==== FamilySearch Center ==== | ==== FamilySearch Center ==== | ||
The FamilySearch Center is designed to introduce individuals unacquainted with family history to experience the excitement of discovering their ancestors. The center, located in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building at 15 East South Temple Street in Salt Lake City, has access to the Internet.<br> | The FamilySearch Center is designed to introduce individuals unacquainted with family history to experience the excitement of discovering their ancestors. The center, located in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building at 15 East South Temple Street in Salt Lake City, has access to the Internet.<br> | ||
== Research Process == | == Research Process == | ||
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Family History research involves five basic steps. Each step is explained below. Staff members in the Family History Library or family history centers will be glad to help you complete these steps. A Research Overview is available as a [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/education/frameset_education.asp?PAGE=education_research_series_online.asp%3FActiveTab=2| video presentation] to introduce you to the research process. | Family History research involves five basic steps. Each step is explained below. Staff members in the Family History Library or family history centers will be glad to help you complete these steps. A Research Overview is available as a [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/education/frameset_education.asp?PAGE=education_research_series_online.asp%3FActiveTab=2| video presentation] to introduce you to the research process. | ||
[[Image:Research Guide1.jpg|Research Guide1]] | [[Image:Research Guide1.jpg|Research Guide1]] | ||
== 1. Identify What You Know About Your Family == | == 1. Identify What You Know About Your Family == | ||
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Ancestral File is a collection of pedigree and family group records submitted by people throughout the world. It is available on computer as part of FamilySearch™. It contains millions of names, and new names are added each year. Using Ancestral File, you can see an ancestor's pedigree, his family (both as a child and as a parent), his descendants, and the names and addresses of the people who submitted the information. You can make corrections to any errors you find in the file. | Ancestral File is a collection of pedigree and family group records submitted by people throughout the world. It is available on computer as part of FamilySearch™. It contains millions of names, and new names are added each year. Using Ancestral File, you can see an ancestor's pedigree, his family (both as a child and as a parent), his descendants, and the names and addresses of the people who submitted the information. You can make corrections to any errors you find in the file. | ||
You will need the name of your ancestor to search this file. Printed instructions and computerized help messages are available to help you use the file. You may also ask a staff member for assistance. You can hand-copy the information you find, make a printed paper copy at cost, or copy the information onto a storage device, such as a flash drive, to use with your home computer. | You will need the name of your ancestor to search this file. Printed instructions and computerized help messages are available to help you use the file. You may also ask a staff member for assistance. You can hand-copy the information you find, make a printed paper copy at cost, or copy the information onto a storage device, such as a flash drive, to use with your home computer. | ||
===== Ancestral File, Pedigree Chart ===== | ===== Ancestral File, Pedigree Chart ===== | ||
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When you find a book or microfilm that you want to view, write the complete call number, author, and title in your research log (see the example). Then obtain the book or microfilm as explained in step 4. | When you find a book or microfilm that you want to view, write the complete call number, author, and title in your research log (see the example). Then obtain the book or microfilm as explained in step 4. | ||
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==== Family History Library Catalog Entry, Surname Section ==== | ==== Family History Library Catalog Entry, Surname Section ==== | ||
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When selecting a record, first decide which type of record may contain the information you are looking for (such as vital record, cemetery record, or military record). To decide upon a record type, do one of the following: | When selecting a record, first decide which type of record may contain the information you are looking for (such as vital record, cemetery record, or military record). To decide upon a record type, do one of the following: | ||
*See the chart on the last page of this guide, or | *See the chart on the last page of this guide, or | ||
*Use | *Use the Wiki article for your country, state, or province. Each country article includes a link to a chart (called a "record selection table") showing which types of original records contain information for various types of research objectives. The articles also describe what records are available for an area and a time period, or | ||
*Take your research log to a staff member and ask for help in determining which type of record you should search for. | *Take your research log to a staff member and ask for help in determining which type of record you should search for. | ||
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When you find the records for the place where your ancestor lived, read the descriptions to see if a record covers the time period you need. Indexes are often available for original records. If one is available, search the index first. | When you find the records for the place where your ancestor lived, read the descriptions to see if a record covers the time period you need. Indexes are often available for original records. If one is available, search the index first. | ||
If you do not find any records listed under a place, search for records of other jurisdictions, such as the state, county, or city. You can also look for records of nearby places. Do not hesitate to ask a staff member for assistance. | If you do not find any records listed under a place, search for records of other jurisdictions, such as the state, county, or city. You can also look for records of nearby places. Do not hesitate to ask a staff member for assistance. | ||
=== Describe the Records on Your Research Log === | === Describe the Records on Your Research Log === | ||
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Identify a record category. Search compiled records first. Then search original records. | Identify a record category. Search compiled records first. Then search original records. | ||
Choose a record type. Use the chart in | Choose a record type. Use the chart (called "Record Selection Table") found by searching for the country in the Wiki. | ||
Select specific records to search. Find the locality and record type in the Locality section of the Family History Library Catalog. | Select specific records to search. Find the locality and record type in the Locality section of the Family History Library Catalog. | ||
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'''Share your family history.''' If you have written a family history, compiled an index, or created a database of genealogical information, you can place it in the Family History Library to be preserved and used by others. If possible, please grant permission (or obtain it from the copyright owner) for the library to microfilm the record and circulate it wherever the library chooses. Contact the Acquisitions Unit, Family History Library, 35 North West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84150, for more information. | '''Share your family history.''' If you have written a family history, compiled an index, or created a database of genealogical information, you can place it in the Family History Library to be preserved and used by others. If possible, please grant permission (or obtain it from the copyright owner) for the library to microfilm the record and circulate it wherever the library chooses. Contact the Acquisitions Unit, Family History Library, 35 North West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84150, for more information. | ||
'''Submit names for temple ordinance work.''' Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints may want to submit names of ancestors for temple ordinance work. A staff member or your ward family history consultant can help you. | '''Submit names for temple ordinance work.''' Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints may want to submit names of ancestors for temple ordinance work. A staff member or your ward family history consultant can help you. | ||
=== Repeat the Process === | === Repeat the Process === | ||
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== Other Services == | == Other Services == | ||
The following services are also available to you: | The following services are also available to you: | ||
=== Orientation === | === Orientation === | ||
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=== Family History Centers === | === Family History Centers === | ||
Family History Centers are located throughout the world. You can use most of the Family History Library's microfilms on loan. Go to the following [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp| website] to find the nearest Family History Center. | Family History Centers are located throughout the world. You can use most of the Family History Library's microfilms on loan. Go to the following [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp| website] to find the nearest Family History Center. | ||
=== Other Libraries and Archives === | === Other Libraries and Archives === | ||
Excellent information is available from courthouses, libraries, archives, and societies. Ask a staff member for addresses and more information. | Excellent information is available from courthouses, libraries, archives, and societies. Ask a staff member for addresses and more information. | ||
== Library Rules == | == Library Rules == | ||
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= Selecting Record Types = | = Selecting Record Types = | ||
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| OBJECTIVE<br>To obtain information about— | | OBJECTIVE<br>To obtain information about— | ||
| colspan="2" | RECORD TYPES<br>Look in the Family History Library Catalog, Locality section for these record types: | | colspan="2" | RECORD TYPES<br>Look in the Family History Library Catalog, Locality section for these record types: | ||
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| First look for: | | First look for: | ||
| Then look for: | | Then look for: | ||
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<nowiki>*Outside the United States and Canada, see "Civil Registration" instead of "Vital Records."</nowiki> | <nowiki>*Outside the United States and Canada, see "Civil Registration" instead of "Vital Records."</nowiki> | ||
Note: Also search the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp| here], using the Subject section for key topics in your objective. | Note: Also search the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp| here], using the Subject section for key topics in your objective. | ||
= '''Related Content''' = | = '''Related Content''' = | ||
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*[[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Research]] | *[[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Research]] | ||
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[[Category:Beginners]] [[Category:Research_Process]] | [[Category:Beginners]] [[Category:Research_Process]] | ||