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''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New Hampshire]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New Hampshire]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New_Hampshire_Search_Strategies|Search Strategies]]'' | ||
This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[New Hampshire]], including census, vital, cemetery, probate, land, tax, town, church, and military records for most of the towns and family and local histories. As you read the New Hampshire Wiki pages, also study the [[United States]] 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 [[New Hampshire]], including census, vital, cemetery, probate, land, tax, town, church, and military records for most of the towns and family and local histories. As you read the New Hampshire Wiki pages, also study the [[United States]] Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records. | ||
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=== Records of the Family History Library === | === Records of the Family History Library === | ||
Some of the sources described in the New Hampshire Wiki pages list the Family History Library’s book, microfilm, microfiche, and compact disc numbers. These are preceded by ''FHL'', the abbreviation for [[Family History Library]]. These numbers may be used to locate materials in the Family History Library and to order microfilm and microfiche at [[ | Some of the sources described in the New Hampshire Wiki pages list the Family History Library’s book, microfilm, microfiche, and compact disc numbers. These are preceded by ''FHL'', the abbreviation for [[Family History Library]]. These numbers may be used to locate materials in the Family History Library and to order microfilm and microfiche at [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Centers]]. | ||
The computer Internet is growing in importance to genealogists. Sources found on the Internet are cited in these Wiki pages with blue links to each. | The computer Internet is growing in importance to genealogists. Sources found on the Internet are cited in these Wiki pages with blue links to each. | ||
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=== FamilySearch™ === | === FamilySearch™ === | ||
'''''FamilySearch at Family History Centers'''''. FamilySearch is a collection of computer files containing millions of names. FamilySearch is a good place to begin your family history research. Some of the records come from compiled sources, and some have been extracted from original sources. The [[Family History Library]] and many [[ | '''''FamilySearch at Family History Centers'''''. FamilySearch is a collection of computer files containing millions of names. FamilySearch is a good place to begin your family history research. Some of the records come from compiled sources, and some have been extracted from original sources. The [[Family History Library]] and many [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Centers]] have computers with FamilySearch. | ||
Family History Library and Family History Center computers with FamilySearch have access to the Internet, computer on-line services, networks, or bulletin boards. Those services are also available at many public libraries, college libraries, and private locations. Limited access to the Internet is available on a few computers in the Automated Resource Center in the Family History Library. | Family History Library and Family History Center computers with FamilySearch have access to the Internet, computer on-line services, networks, or bulletin boards. Those services are also available at many public libraries, college libraries, and private locations. Limited access to the Internet is available on a few computers in the Automated Resource Center in the Family History Library. | ||
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The library’s records are listed in the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] available at the library and at each Family History Center, and on the Internet at: [http://www.familysearch.org/Search/searchcatalog.asp www.familysearch.org/Search/searchcatalog.asp] . To find a record in the Family History Library Catalog, look in the ''Place Search'' for: | The library’s records are listed in the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] available at the library and at each Family History Center, and on the Internet at: [http://www.familysearch.org/Search/searchcatalog.asp www.familysearch.org/Search/searchcatalog.asp] . To find a record in the Family History Library Catalog, look in the ''Place Search'' for: | ||
:*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived: | :*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived: | ||
::'''''UNITED STATES''''' - CENSUS | ::'''''UNITED STATES''''' - CENSUS | ||
::'''''NEW HAMPSHIRE''''' - VITAL RECORDS | ::'''''NEW HAMPSHIRE''''' - VITAL RECORDS | ||
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::'''''NEW HAMPSHIRE, HILLSBOROUGH, NASHUA''''' - TOWN RECORDS<br><br> | ::'''''NEW HAMPSHIRE, HILLSBOROUGH, NASHUA''''' - TOWN RECORDS<br><br> | ||
:*The ''record type'' you want, such as: | :*The ''record type'' you want, such as: | ||
::UNITED STATES – '''''CENSUS''''' | ::UNITED STATES – '''''CENSUS''''' | ||
::NEW HAMPSHIRE - '''''VITAL RECORDS''''' | ::NEW HAMPSHIRE - '''''VITAL RECORDS''''' | ||