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__NOTOC__The following blog articles will help answer questions you might have about about the IGI: | __NOTOC__The following blog articles will help answer questions you might have about about the IGI: | ||
== Historical Background == | == Historical Background == | ||
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The ''International Genealogical Index'' was a family history computer file that listed several hundred million names of deceased persons from throughout the world. For each deceased individual, the index also listed vital information from a single event, such as birth or marriage. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints compiled the index and made it available free to the public. <br> | The ''International Genealogical Index'' was a family history computer file that listed several hundred million names of deceased persons from throughout the world. For each deceased individual, the index also listed vital information from a single event, such as birth or marriage. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints compiled the index and made it available free to the public. <br> | ||