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<center>For detailed information about Massachusetts research,<br>see the [[Massachusetts Genealogy Guide|'''Massachusetts Genealogy Guide''']] page.</center>  
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This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Massachusetts Genealogy Guide|Massachusetts]]. As you read this outline, study the [[United States Genealogy|United States]] set of 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 [[Massachusetts Genealogy Guide|Massachusetts]]. As you read this outline, study the [[United States]] set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records.  


=== Records of the FamilySearch Library  ===
=== Records of the Family History Library  ===


The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has many of the records described in these Massachusetts Wiki pages. The major holdings include vital records; genealogies; local histories; censuses; and church, military, probate, land, and court records.  
The [[Family History Library]] has many of the records described in these Massachusetts Wiki pages. The major holdings include vital records; genealogies; local histories; censuses; and church, military, probate, land, and court records.  


Some of the sources described in this set of Wiki pages list the FamilySearch Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche. These are preceded by '''FHL''', the abbreviation for [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library]. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library.
Some of the sources described in this set of Wiki pages list the Family History Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche. These are preceded by '''FHL''', the abbreviation for [[Family History Library|Family History Library]]. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library and to order microfilm and microfiche at [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Centers]].  


=== FamilySearch Catalog  ===
=== Family History Library Catalog  ===


The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] found at the library and at each FamilySearch Center. The catalog is available in a [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog online] or microfiche version. To find a record, look in the ''Place Search'' of the catalog for:  
The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] found at the library and at each Family History Center. The catalog is available in a [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog online] or microfiche version. To find a record, look in the ''Place Search'' of the catalog for:  


:*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as:  
:*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as:  
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[[Category:Massachusetts, United States|Introduction]]
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For detailed information about Massachusetts research,
see the Massachusetts Genealogy Guide page.


This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from Massachusetts. As you read this outline, study the United States set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records.

Records of the Family History Library[edit | edit source]

The Family History Library has many of the records described in these Massachusetts Wiki pages. The major holdings include vital records; genealogies; local histories; censuses; and church, military, probate, land, and court records.

Some of the sources described in this set of Wiki pages list the Family History Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche. These are preceded by FHL, the abbreviation for Family History Library. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library and to order microfilm and microfiche at Family History Centers.

Family History Library Catalog[edit | edit source]

The library's records are listed in the Family History Library Catalog found at the library and at each Family History Center. The catalog is available in a online or microfiche version. To find a record, look in the Place Search of the catalog for:

  • The place where your ancestor lived, such as:
UNITED STATES - CENSUS
MASSACHUSETTS - VITAL RECORDS
MASSACHUSETTS, ESSEX - COURT RECORDS
MASSACHUSETTS, ESSEX, SALEM - CHURCH RECORDS

  • The record type you want to search, such as:
UNITED STATES - CENSUS
MASSACHUSETTS - VITAL RECORDS
MASSACHUSETTS, ESSEX - COURT RECORDS
MASSACHUSETTS, ESSEX, SALEM - CHURCH RECORDS

The page titles in the Massachusetts Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog.

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Links to Massachusetts-related articles
Topics
Counties
Obsolete MA
Jurisdictions
Major
Repositories
Allen County Public Library (Ft. Wayne IN) · American Antiquarian Society · Berkshire Athenaeum · Boston Massachusetts FamilySearch Center · Boston Public Library · Dedham Historical Society Library · Harvard University Houghton Library · Haverhill Public Library · Jones Library · Massachusetts Historical Society · Massachusetts State Archives · National Archives at Boston · New England Historic Genealogical Society · New York Public Library NY · Onondaga Historical Association Library (Syracuse NY) · Peabody Essex Museum · Pittsfield Federal Records Center · Plymouth Public Library · Registry of Vital Records and Statistics · Springfield History Library and Archives · State Library of Massachusetts · University of Massachusetts Amherst Library · Vermont Historical Society (Barre VT) · Western Reserve Historical Society (Cleveland, OH)
Migration Routes

Family History Library (FHL); now called, FamilySearch Library (FSL)

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