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Latter-day Saint Compiled Genealogies (view source)
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The term genealogy is used in this outline and in the Family History Library Catalog to describe a variety of records containing family information previously gathered by other researchers, societies, or archives. These records can include pedigree charts, compiled data on families, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These sources can save time, but because they are compiled from other sources, they must be carefully evaluated for accuracy. | The term genealogy is used in this outline and in the Family History Library Catalog to describe a variety of records containing family information previously gathered by other researchers, societies, or archives. These records can include pedigree charts, compiled data on families, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These sources can save time, but because they are compiled from other sources, they must be carefully evaluated for accuracy. | ||
==Nationwide Indexes== | |||
You will find information about some Latter-day Saints in the following genealogical indexes described in the ''United States Research Outline'' (30972), in the sections indicated. | You will find information about some Latter-day Saints in the following genealogical indexes described in the ''United States Research Outline'' (30972), in the sections indicated. | ||
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These indexes are available at the Family History Library and many libraries with family history collections. | These indexes are available at the Family History Library and many libraries with family history collections. | ||
==Web Sites About Your Family== | |||
Search the Internet for family history web sites about your surname. Use the "Search for Ancestors" feature of the FamilySearch™ Internet Genealogy Service at www.familysearch.org/default.asp to help you find such sites. | Search the Internet for family history web sites about your surname. Use the "Search for Ancestors" feature of the FamilySearch™ Internet Genealogy Service at www.familysearch.org/default.asp to help you find such sites. | ||
==Family Group Records Collection== | |||
The Family Group Records Collection has about 8 million family group records that were created by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is divided into two sections: the Patrons Section and the Archive Section. | The Family Group Records Collection has about 8 million family group records that were created by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is divided into two sections: the Patrons Section and the Archive Section. | ||