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''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] | ''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Idaho Genealogy|Idaho]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Idaho_Introduction|Introduction]]'' | ||
This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Idaho Genealogy|Idaho]]. As you read this outline, study the [[United States Genealogy|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 [[Idaho Genealogy|Idaho]]. As you read this outline, study the [[United States Genealogy|United States]] set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records. | ||
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=== Records of the FamilySearch Library === | === Records of the FamilySearch Library === | ||
The [https://www.familysearch.org/ | The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has many of the records described in these Idaho Wiki pages. The library's major holdings include census and church records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, cemetery transcriptions, city directories, and local histories. The library is presently acquiring vital, land, probate, military, and naturalization records from the county courthouses. | ||
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/ | 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 === | === FamilySearch Catalog === | ||
The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] found at the library and at each | 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 [internet]] 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: | ||
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