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-''[[United States]]&nbsp; [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]&nbsp; [[Massachusetts]]&nbsp; [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]&nbsp; [[Massachusetts_Introduction|Introduction]]''
+''[[United States Genealogy|United States]]  [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]  [[Massachusetts Genealogy Guide|Massachusetts]]  [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]  [[Massachusetts_Introduction|Introduction]]''
-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.
+<center>For detailed information about Massachusetts research,<br>see the [[Massachusetts Genealogy Guide|'''Massachusetts Genealogy Guide''']] page.</center>
+<br>
-=== Records of the Family History Library  ===
+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.
-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.
+=== Records of the FamilySearch 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 and to order microfilm and microfiche at [[Finding a Family History Center|Family History Centers]].
+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.
-=== Family History Library Catalog  ===
+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.
-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 [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp online] or microfiche version. To find a record, look in the ''Place Search'' of the catalog for:
+=== FamilySearch Catalog  ===
-:*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as:
+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:
+:*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as:
 ::'''''UNITED STATES''''' - CENSUS
 ::'''''MASSACHUSETTS''''' - VITAL RECORDS
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 ::'''''MASSACHUSETTS, ESSEX, SALEM''''' - CHURCH RECORDS <br><br>
 :*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as:
 ::UNITED STATES - '''''CENSUS'''''
 ::MASSACHUSETTS - '''''VITAL RECORDS'''''
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 {{Massachusetts|Massachusetts}}
-[[Category:Massachusetts|Introduction]]
+[[Category:Massachusetts, United States|Introduction]]