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As families believe they have researched their pedigrees back in time as far as possible, they sometimes choose to gather information on all the descendants of a particular ancestor or even all of their ancestors. This article explains possible steps to take on such a project in | As families believe they have researched their pedigrees back in time as far as possible, they sometimes choose to gather information on all the descendants of a particular ancestor or even all of their ancestors. This article explains possible steps to take on such a project in Alabama online records. | ||
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:'''[[ | :'''[[Alabama Descendancy Research#Step 1. Find descendants in every possible census record, 1850-1950, online.|1. Online census records.]]''' | ||
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:'''[[ | :'''[[Alabama Descendancy Research#Step 3:'''Try to find additional details about descendants in obituaries and cemetery records online.|3. Obituary and cemetery records online.]]''' | ||
:'''[[ | :'''[[Alabama Descendancy Research#Step 4: Explore Historical Images for additional online records about descendants|4. FamilySearch Historical Images online.]]''' | ||
:'''[[ | :'''[[Alabama Descendancy Research#Step 5: Search any other online records listed in Alabama Online Genealogy Records.|5. Alabama Online Genealogy Records.]] | ||
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For more information on census records, see [[ | For more information on census records, see [[Alabama Census]] and [[United States Census]]. | ||
==Step 2: Find birth, marriage, and death records online.== | ==Step 2: Find birth, marriage, and death records online.== | ||
Government records, known as civil registration, were kept in | Government records, known as civil registration, were kept in Alabama beginning in XXXX. They provide full dates and places. They are sometimes indexed, and can be searched by child or parent names. They are especially useful because they name other family members, For example, marriage records name the parents of the bride and groom. Death records are especially helpful because they name parents, who lived years earlier, even before other records were kept. Coverage in the earlier years can be incomplete however. <br> | ||
For more information on birth, marriage, and death records in | For more information on birth, marriage, and death records in Alabama, see [[How to Find Alabama Birth Records]], [[How to Find Alabama Marriage Records]], and [[How to Find Alabama Death Records]]. | ||
==Step 3:'''Try to find additional details about descendants in obituaries and cemetery records online.== | ==Step 3:'''Try to find additional details about descendants in obituaries and cemetery records online.== | ||
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==Step 4: Explore Historical Images for additional online records about descendants.== | ==Step 4: Explore Historical Images for additional online records about descendants.== | ||
Records collected and digitized by FamilySearch can all be found through their Historical Images feature. | Records collected and digitized by FamilySearch can all be found through their Historical Images feature. | ||
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==Step 5: Search any other online records listed in | ==Step 5: Search any other online records listed in Alabama Online Genealogy Records.== | ||
The steps given here are intended to list record sources which can most efficiently identify descendants. Many other online records which might or might not mention descendants are listed in the [[ | The steps given here are intended to list record sources which can most efficiently identify descendants. Many other online records which might or might not mention descendants are listed in the [[Alabama Online Genealogy Records|'''Alabama Online Genealogy Records''']] page, including '''immigration records, land records, military records, newspapers, and probate records''', and others. These can be records that cover a smaller group within the population, such as men who served in the military, etc. | ||
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Revision as of 21:54, 25 April 2023
As families believe they have researched their pedigrees back in time as far as possible, they sometimes choose to gather information on all the descendants of a particular ancestor or even all of their ancestors. This article explains possible steps to take on such a project in Alabama online records.
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Step 1. Find descendants in every possible census record, 1850-1950, online.[edit | edit source]
Census records, widely indexed, are a fast way to identify members of families, their approximate year of birth, and the state where they were born. That information hints where to look for birth, marriage, and death records for more detailed information. One disadvantage is they are 10 years apart. Children born and dying within that 10-year span can be overlooked.
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For more information on census records, see Alabama Census and United States Census.
Step 2: Find birth, marriage, and death records online.[edit | edit source]
Government records, known as civil registration, were kept in Alabama beginning in XXXX. They provide full dates and places. They are sometimes indexed, and can be searched by child or parent names. They are especially useful because they name other family members, For example, marriage records name the parents of the bride and groom. Death records are especially helpful because they name parents, who lived years earlier, even before other records were kept. Coverage in the earlier years can be incomplete however.
For more information on birth, marriage, and death records in Alabama, see How to Find Alabama Birth Records, How to Find Alabama Marriage Records, and How to Find Alabama Death Records.
Step 3:Try to find additional details about descendants in obituaries and cemetery records online.[edit | edit source]
These records can be especially useful for details about births and deaths that took place before XXXX. Frequently, family members are buried near each other. FindAGrave, often lists details, not even listed on the tombstone, but added to the website by family members or researchers.
Step 4: Explore Historical Images for additional online records about descendants.[edit | edit source]
Records collected and digitized by FamilySearch can all be found through their Historical Images feature.
- [XXXX Alabama, United States Historical Images, New Version]
- [XXXX Alabama, United States Historical Images, Old Version]
Step 5: Search any other online records listed in Alabama Online Genealogy Records.[edit | edit source]
The steps given here are intended to list record sources which can most efficiently identify descendants. Many other online records which might or might not mention descendants are listed in the Alabama Online Genealogy Records page, including immigration records, land records, military records, newspapers, and probate records, and others. These can be records that cover a smaller group within the population, such as men who served in the military, etc.