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<br>'''Finding published family histories.''' Family histories may give genealogical information about one or more generations of a family. They are a great place to start, but verify information you find in published family histories for accuracy. | <br>'''Finding published family histories.''' Family histories may give genealogical information about one or more generations of a family. They are a great place to start, but verify information you find in published family histories for accuracy. | ||
You may find family histories in libraries in the area where your ancestors lived. The Library of Congress and the | You may find family histories in libraries in the area where your ancestors lived. The Library of Congress and the FamilySearch Library also have extensive collections of published family histories.'''''<br>'''''<br>'''Finding Internet information compiled by others.''' Internet genealogical databases are another possible source. Someone may have already posted information on the family you are seeking. A quick search of web sites may yield complete and well-documented research that only requires verification. You may even discover family members with whom you can collaborate. | ||
A good place to start your search for family information that has been compiled by others is [https://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org]. This site has several compiled databases that may help you find information, including the Ancestral File, the Pedigree Resource File, and the International Genealogical Index (IGI). Websites such as [http://usgenweb.org/ GenWeb] and [http://wc.rootsweb.com Rootsweb] have collections of genealogies. You may want to post on genealogy boards the names and timeframe you are searching for, in order to get in touch with others who are looking for the same people. [http://boards.ancestry.com Ancestry] has both genealogy collections and a board for posting notes. | A good place to start your search for family information that has been compiled by others is [https://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org]. This site has several compiled databases that may help you find information, including the Ancestral File, the Pedigree Resource File, and the International Genealogical Index (IGI). Websites such as [http://usgenweb.org/ GenWeb] and [http://wc.rootsweb.com Rootsweb] have collections of genealogies. You may want to post on genealogy boards the names and timeframe you are searching for, in order to get in touch with others who are looking for the same people. [http://boards.ancestry.com Ancestry] has both genealogy collections and a board for posting notes. | ||
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*For links to the '''United States''' census indexes online click [http://www.censusfinder.com/ here] and select a state and census year.<br> | *For links to the '''United States''' census indexes online click [http://www.censusfinder.com/ here] and select a state and census year.<br> | ||
'''Wills and probate records.''' Some jurisdictions have wills or probate records useful to genealogists as early as the 1600s. Wills commonly list children by name. Even if your ancestor did not leave a will, a probate record containing a list of possible heirs may still exist. Wills and probate records are generally kept on a county level, so you will need to have some idea of where your ancestors died to find a will. To see probate records available at the | '''Wills and probate records.''' Some jurisdictions have wills or probate records useful to genealogists as early as the 1600s. Wills commonly list children by name. Even if your ancestor did not leave a will, a probate record containing a list of possible heirs may still exist. Wills and probate records are generally kept on a county level, so you will need to have some idea of where your ancestors died to find a will. To see probate records available at the FamilySearch Library and Family History Centers, click [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=localitysearch&columns=*,0,0 here] and follow these steps:<br> | ||
#In the '''Place''' field, type the name of the county where your ancestor resided. | #In the '''Place''' field, type the name of the county where your ancestor resided. | ||
#In the '''Part of''' field, type the name of the state in which the county is located. | #In the '''Part of''' field, type the name of the state in which the county is located. | ||
#Look for "Probate Records" listed among the record types. Microfilms of the listed records are available in the | #Look for "Probate Records" listed among the record types. Microfilms of the listed records are available in the FamilySearch Library and may be available for viewing at a local family history center.<br> | ||
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'''County and local histories.''' County histories often identify families and some of their descendants. To see what county histories are available in the | '''County and local histories.''' County histories often identify families and some of their descendants. To see what county histories are available in the FamilySearch Library and Family History Centers, click [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=localitysearch&columns=*,0,0 here] and follow these steps: | ||
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#In the '''Place''' field, type the name of the county where your ancestor resided. | #In the '''Place''' field, type the name of the county where your ancestor resided. | ||
#In the '''Part of''' field, type the name of the state in which the county is located.<br> | #In the '''Part of''' field, type the name of the state in which the county is located.<br> | ||
#Look for "History" among the record types. Microfilms of the listed records are available in the | #Look for "History" among the record types. Microfilms of the listed records are available in the FamilySearch Library and may be available to viewing from a local family history center.<br> | ||
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'''Church records. '''Many churches kept christening (baptism) records showing a child and parents. If you can guess the denomination of your ancestor, look for church records. To see church records available at the | '''Church records. '''Many churches kept christening (baptism) records showing a child and parents. If you can guess the denomination of your ancestor, look for church records. To see church records available at the FamilySearch Library and Family History Centers, click here and follow these steps: | ||
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#In the '''Place''' field, type the name of the town (or county) where your ancestor resided. | #In the '''Place''' field, type the name of the town (or county) where your ancestor resided. | ||
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#Look for "Church Records" among the record types. | #Look for "Church Records" among the record types. | ||
#Look for the denomination of your ancestor's family. Sometimes there is more than one church for that denomination, and sometimes none will be listed. | #Look for the denomination of your ancestor's family. Sometimes there is more than one church for that denomination, and sometimes none will be listed. | ||
<div class="Section3">If the | <div class="Section3">If the FamilySearch Library does not have the records, you may want to call a church directly. Many directories are available on the Internet to help you find the telephone number of a church.</div> | ||
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