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''[[United States]] | ''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Colorado, United States Genealogy|Colorado]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Colorado_Introduction|Introduction]]'' | ||
This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Colorado]]. 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. | This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Colorado, United States Genealogy|Colorado]]. 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 | === Records of the FamilySearch Library === | ||
The [ | The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has federal census and military records, and histories of Colorado towns and counties, but few other records of [[Colorado, United States Genealogy|Colorado]]. | ||
Some of the sources described in this set of Wiki pages list the | Some of the sources described in this set of Wiki pages list the FamilySearch Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche. These are preceded by '''FHL''', the abbreviation for [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library]. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library. | ||
=== | === FamilySearch Catalog === | ||
The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the | The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] found at the library and at each FamilySearch Center. The catalog is available in a [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog 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: | :*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as: | ||
::'''''UNITED STATES''''' - CENSUS | ::'''''UNITED STATES''''' - CENSUS | ||
::'''''COLORADO''''' - LAND AND PROPERTY | ::'''''COLORADO''''' - LAND AND PROPERTY | ||
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::'''''COLORADO, DENVER, DENVER''''' - CEMETERIES<br><br> | ::'''''COLORADO, DENVER, DENVER''''' - CEMETERIES<br><br> | ||
:*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as: | :*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as: | ||
::UNITED STATES - '''''CENSUS''''' | ::UNITED STATES - '''''CENSUS''''' | ||
::COLORADO - '''''LAND AND PROPERTY''''' | ::COLORADO - '''''LAND AND PROPERTY''''' | ||
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{{Colorado|Colorado}} | {{Colorado|Colorado}} | ||
[[Category:Colorado|Introduction]] | [[Category:Colorado, United States|Introduction]] | ||
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