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''[[United States]] | ''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Pennsylvania Genealogy|Pennsylvania]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Pennsylvania_Introduction|Introduction]]'' | ||
This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from Pennsylvania. As you read these Wiki pages, study theWiki pages for the | This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from Pennsylvania. As you read these Wiki pages, study theWiki pages for the [[United States]], which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records. | ||
=== Records at the FamilySearch Library === | === Records at the FamilySearch Library === | ||
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The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has many of the records listed in these Wiki pages. The major holdings include genealogies, histories, and cemetery, census, church, immigration, land, military, naturalization, probate, tax, and vital records. | The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has many of the records listed in these Wiki pages. The major holdings include genealogies, histories, and cemetery, census, church, immigration, land, military, naturalization, probate, tax, and vital records. | ||
Some of the sources described in these Wiki pages list the FamilySearch Library's book, microfilm, microfiche, and | Some of the sources described in these Wiki pages list the FamilySearch Library's book, microfilm, microfiche, and CD numbers. These numbers are preceded by FS Library, the abbreviation for FamilySearch Library. These numbers may be used to locate materials in the library . | ||
=== FamilySearch Catalog === | === FamilySearch Catalog === | ||
The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] found at the FamilySearch Library and at each [ | The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] found at the FamilySearch Library and at each [https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/about FamilySearch center]. To find a record, look in the place search of the FamilySearch Catalog for: | ||
:*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as: | :*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as: | ||
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