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-This set of Wiki pages describe major sources of information about families from [[Connecticut|Connecticut]]. As you read these pages, also study the [[United States|United States]] set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records.
+''[[United States]]&nbsp; [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]&nbsp; [[Connecticut]]&nbsp; [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]&nbsp; [[Connecticut_Introduction|Introduction]]''
+This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Connecticut]]. As you read this outline, study the [[United States]] set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records.
 === Records of the Family History Library  ===
-The [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] has many of the records described in this outline. These are preceded by FHL, the abbreviation for Family History Library. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library and to order microfilm and microfiche at Family History Centers.
+The [[Family History Library]] has many of the records described in these Connecticut Wiki pages. The major holdings include vital records, genealogies, local histories, censuses; and church, military, probate, land, and court records.
-The library's major holdings of Connecticut records include vital, church, census, cemetery, probate, land, newspaper, military, family, and local history records.
+Some of the sources described in this set of Wiki pages list the Family History Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche. These are preceded by '''FHL''', the abbreviation for [[Family History Library|Family History Library]]. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library and to order microfilm and microfiche at [[Finding a Family History Center|Family History Centers]].
 === Family History Library Catalog  ===
-The library's records are listed in the Family History Library Catalog. To find a record, look in the&nbsp;'''Place Search''' of the Family History Library Catalog for:
+The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] found at the library and at each Family History Center. The catalog is available in a [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp online] or microfiche version. To find a record, look in the ''Place Search'' of the catalog for:
 The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as:
-:'''UNITED STATES''' - CENSUS
+::'''UNITED STATES''' - CENSUS
-:'''CONNECTICUT''' - PROBATE RECORDS
+::'''CONNECTICUT''' - PROBATE RECORDS
-:'''CONNECTICUT, FAIRFIELD''' - CEMETERIES
+::'''CONNECTICUT, FAIRFIELD''' - CEMETERIES
-:'''CONNECTICUT, FAIRFIELD, WILTON''' - VITAL RECORDS
+::'''CONNECTICUT, FAIRFIELD, WILTON''' - VITAL RECORDS<br><br>
 The ''record type'' you want to search, such as:
-:UNITED STATES - '''CENSUS'''
+::UNITED STATES - '''CENSUS'''
-:CONNECTICUT - '''PROBATE RECORDS'''
+::CONNECTICUT - '''PROBATE RECORDS'''
-:CONNECTICUT, FAIRFIELD - '''CEMETERIES'''
+::CONNECTICUT, FAIRFIELD - '''CEMETERIES'''
-:CONNECTICUT, FAIRFIELD, WILTON - '''VITAL RECORDS'''
+::CONNECTICUT, FAIRFIELD, WILTON - '''VITAL RECORDS'''<br><br>
-The&nbsp;titles of the pages&nbsp;in this set of Wiki pages&nbsp;match the names of record types used in the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]].
+The page titles in the Connecticut Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog.
+{{Connecticut|Connecticut}}
-[[Category:Connecticut]]
+[[Category:Connecticut|Introduction]]