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| ''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Massachusetts Genealogy Guide|Massachusetts]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Massachusetts_Introduction|Introduction]]'' | | ''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Massachusetts Genealogy Guide|Massachusetts]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Massachusetts_Introduction|Introduction]]'' |
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| <center>For detailed information about Massachusetts research,<br>see the [[Massachusetts Genealogy Guide|'''Massachusetts Genealogy Guide''']] page.</center> | | <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]] 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 Genealogy|United States]] set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records. |
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| === Records of the Family History Library === | | === Records of the FamilySearch Library === |
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| 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. | | 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. |
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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 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. |
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| === Family History Library Catalog === | | === FamilySearch Catalog === |
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| 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 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: |
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| :*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as: | | :*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as: |
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| [[Category:Massachusetts|Introduction]] | | [[Category:Massachusetts, United States|Introduction]] |