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Genealogical sources can be grouped into two divisions, each with two categories. The following chart illustrates the relationship of these four categories.<br>[[Image:Genealogical Sources Tree.jpg|645px|Genealogical Sources Tree.jpg]] Review your objective. If you have a genealogical objective you will be selecting ''genealogical records''. For reference objectives, you will want to select ''reference tools''. When you know which kind of source you want, the following guidelines will help you choose from these categories of records: (1) | Genealogical sources can be grouped into two divisions, each with two categories. The following chart illustrates the relationship of these four categories.<br>[[Image:Genealogical Sources Tree.jpg|645px|Genealogical Sources Tree.jpg]] Review your objective. If you have a genealogical objective you will be selecting ''genealogical records''. For reference objectives, you will want to select ''reference tools''. When you know which kind of source you want, the following guidelines will help you choose from these categories of records: (1) compiled records, (2) original records, (3) background information, or (4) finding aids. | ||
== Genealogical Records == | == Genealogical Records == | ||
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'''''Latter-day Saint Ordinances.''''' Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will also want to learn if temple ordinances have been performed for their ancestors. | '''''Latter-day Saint Ordinances.''''' Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will also want to learn if temple ordinances have been performed for their ancestors. | ||
The two categories of genealogical records are: (1) | The two categories of genealogical records are: (1) compiled records, and (2) original records. | ||
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=== Compiled Records === | === Compiled Records === | ||
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*the meaning of obscure or out-dated words | *the meaning of obscure or out-dated words | ||
Reference tools include two categories: (1) | Reference tools include two categories: (1) background information, and (2) finding aids. | ||
=== Background Information === | === Background Information === | ||
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