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=== Records of the Family History Library === | === Records of the Family History Library === | ||
The [ | The [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library 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|Family History 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. | ||
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United States 
Massachusetts Introduction
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.
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 - 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.