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Elizabeth L. Nichols (retired FamilySearch employee and IGI expert) wrote that an entry in the International Genealogical Index comes from two major sources:<br> | Elizabeth L. Nichols (retired FamilySearch employee and IGI expert) wrote that an entry in the International Genealogical Index comes from two major sources:<br> | ||
*“Extracted records. Many of the names have been extracted (hand-copied and entered into a computer by [The Church of Jesus Christ of] Latter-day Saint volunteers) from civil and church christening, birth, and marriage records. … (Death and burial records are usually not extracted.) | |||
*“Records submitted by Latter-day Saint members.” <br> | |||
Nichols said that the International Genealogical Index was<br> | Nichols said that the International Genealogical Index was<br> | ||
<blockquote>“Created and published primarily to assist members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) to identify their ancestors and other relatives for the purposes of verifying whether temple ordinances have already been completed.” <br> </blockquote> | |||
“Created and published primarily to assist members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) to identify their ancestors and other relatives for the purposes of verifying whether temple ordinances have already been completed.” <br> | |||
The IGI is an index of temple ordinances rather than an index of genealogical records. The Church used the file to avoid duplicating temple ordinances. Ideally, ordinances were performed once for each person who has ever lived and once for each marriage. | The IGI is an index of temple ordinances rather than an index of genealogical records. The Church used the file to avoid duplicating temple ordinances. Ideally, ordinances were performed once for each person who has ever lived and once for each marriage. | ||
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Use these tips to search IGI data in historical record collections. These instructions reflect the FamilySearch website at the time this syllabus was submitted. Search for this syllabus in the FamilySearch Wiki for the most current instructions. | Use these tips to search IGI data in historical record collections. These instructions reflect the FamilySearch website at the time this syllabus was submitted. Search for this syllabus in the FamilySearch Wiki for the most current instructions. | ||
*To make searching the new website act like searching the old website, use Exact Search. Click Advanced Search, and then mark the checkbox Match all terms exactly. It may be necessary to recheck the box each time you begin a new search. | |||
*Instead of looking up a batch number, search using the name of the parish, town, or city. | |||
*Click the FamilySearch logo to begin a new search. | |||
*Filter the results to desired record types. | |||
*Use a question mark (?) to match any character. For example, Po?ter will match both Porter and Potter. | |||
*Use an asterisk (*) to match any number of characters. For example, Qu*t will match Quint, Quillert, and several other names. The question mark and asterisk are called “wildcards.” | |||
*Set Event to Birth for births and christenings and Death for deaths and burials. | |||
*It is hard to see, but a count of the number of results is shown above the results. | |||
*Use Browse by Location to select a collection for an individual state or country. | |||
These instructions reflect the FamilySearch website at the time this syllabus was submitted. Search for this syllabus in the FamilySearch Wiki for the most current instructions.<br> | These instructions reflect the FamilySearch website at the time this syllabus was submitted. Search for this syllabus in the FamilySearch Wiki for the most current instructions.<br> | ||