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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 FamilySearch Library and | '''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 FamilySearch 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. | ||
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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 FamilySearch Library and | '''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 FamilySearch 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. | ||
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#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> | #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 FamilySearch Library and | '''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 FamilySearch 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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