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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]]. | 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]]. | ||
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The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the | The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch 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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United States Virginia
Introduction
This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from Virginia. 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 Virginia Wiki pages. The library's major holdings include census, vital, land, probate, biographical, military, and church 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.
FamilySearch Catalog[edit | edit source]
The library's records are listed in the FamilySearch 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 - MILITARY RECORDS
- VIRGINIA - CENSUS
- VIRGINIA, FAIRFAX - VITAL RECORD
- VIRGINIA, FAIRFAX, BELMONT - HISTORY
- VIRGINIA, CHESAPEAKE (INDEPENDENT CITY) - PROBATE RECORDS
- The record type you want to search, such as:
- UNITED STATES - MILITARY RECORDS
- VIRGINIA - CENSUS
- VIRGINIA, FAIRFAX - VITAL RECORD
- VIRGINIA, FAIRFAX, BELMONT - HISTORY
- VIRGINIA, CHESAPEAKE (INDEPENDENT CITY) - PROBATE RECORDS
The page titles in the Virginia Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog.