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The term genealogy is used in this | The term genealogy is used in this article and in the Family History Library Catalog to describe a variety of records containing family information previously gathered by other researchers, societies, or archives. These records may include pedigree charts, compiled data on families, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These can be excellent sources of information that can save you time. Because they are secondary sources of information, however, they must be carefully evaluated for accuracy, and the original sources should be consulted whenever possible. | ||
=== Nationwide Indexes === | === Nationwide Indexes === | ||
You will find information on the following important nationwide genealogical indexes in | You will find information on the following important nationwide genealogical indexes in [[United States]] in the sections indicated. | ||
*Ancestral File ("Genealogy" section. Also available on the FamilySearch™ Internet Genealogy Service.) | *Ancestral File ("Genealogy" section. Also available on the FamilySearch™ Internet Genealogy Service.) | ||
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Search the Internet for family history web sites about your surname. Use the "Search for Ancestors" feature of the FamilySearch™ Internet Genealogy Service at [http://www.familysearch.org/default.asp www.familysearch.org/default.asp] to help you find such sites. | Search the Internet for family history web sites about your surname. Use the "Search for Ancestors" feature of the FamilySearch™ Internet Genealogy Service at [http://www.familysearch.org/default.asp www.familysearch.org/default.asp] to help you find such sites. | ||
=== Printing Your Family History === | === Printing Your Family History === | ||
Pulling together a family history is without question one of the most rewarding activities you can do. The end product will provide a wonderful depository for family stories, traditions, and other memories. The fruits of your labors will be appreciated for years to come. | Pulling together a family history is without question one of the most rewarding activities you can do. The end product will provide a wonderful depository for family stories, traditions, and other memories. The fruits of your labors will be appreciated for years to come. | ||
[http://pmpc.byu.edu/Copy/family_history/index.php Brigham Young University's Print and Mail Production Center] offers facilities and consultants to assist genealogists in printing their family histories. Their consultants can answer questions regarding formatting, layout, scanning photos, and can assist in the printing process. | [http://pmpc.byu.edu/Copy/family_history/index.php Brigham Young University's Print and Mail Production Center] offers facilities and consultants to assist genealogists in printing their family histories. Their consultants can answer questions regarding formatting, layout, scanning photos, and can assist in the printing process. | ||
Print and Mail Production Center's facilities include state of the art digital printing equipment, offset presses, and a full service bindery. | Print and Mail Production Center's facilities include state of the art digital printing equipment, offset presses, and a full service bindery. | ||
See also [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/A_Guide_to_Printing_Your_Family_History A Guide To Printing Your Family History] | See also [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/A_Guide_to_Printing_Your_Family_History A Guide To Printing Your Family History] | ||
=== Statewide Collections and Publications === | === Statewide Collections and Publications === | ||
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Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections and indexes of genealogical value. Usually these must be searched in person. Important manuscript collections of compiled Minnesota genealogies are: | Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections and indexes of genealogical value. Usually these must be searched in person. Important manuscript collections of compiled Minnesota genealogies are: | ||
*Daughters of the American Revolution (Minnesota). ''Genealogical Collection''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=547896&disp=Genealogical+collection++ films 868493–96].) This collection consists of transcripts of Bible records, cemetery records, church records, records of marriages and deaths, obituaries, and wills. A partial surname index to these films is found in E. Kay Kirkham’s ''An Index to Some of the Bibles and Family Records of the United States'' (see | *Daughters of the American Revolution (Minnesota). ''Genealogical Collection''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=547896&disp=Genealogical+collection++ films 868493–96].) This collection consists of transcripts of Bible records, cemetery records, church records, records of marriages and deaths, obituaries, and wills. A partial surname index to these films is found in E. Kay Kirkham’s ''An Index to Some of the Bibles and Family Records of the United States'' (see [[Minnesota Bible Records]]). Another DAR collection is: | ||
*''Genealogical Collections of the Daughters of the American Revolution for the State of Minnesota: Church Records, Diary, Early Minnesota Wills, Family Genealogies, etc.''[St. Paul, Minnesota] 1945, (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=200024&disp=Genealogical+collections+of+the+Daughter++ book 977.6 D2d; fiche 6051204].) The collection contains a variety of materials such as genealogies; a transcript of all the wills in Faribault, Minnesota, from 1858 to 1886; vital records from a church in Duluth, Minnesota; a diary of 1870; and material on the Indian Wars of 1864. It has an index. | *''Genealogical Collections of the Daughters of the American Revolution for the State of Minnesota: Church Records, Diary, Early Minnesota Wills, Family Genealogies, etc.''[St. Paul, Minnesota] 1945, (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=200024&disp=Genealogical+collections+of+the+Daughter++ book 977.6 D2d; fiche 6051204].) The collection contains a variety of materials such as genealogies; a transcript of all the wills in Faribault, Minnesota, from 1858 to 1886; vital records from a church in Duluth, Minnesota; a diary of 1870; and material on the Indian Wars of 1864. It has an index. | ||
*An every-name index of over 26,000 names found in a variety of genealogical, biographical, and historical sources is: | *An every-name index of over 26,000 names found in a variety of genealogical, biographical, and historical sources is: | ||