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''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New Hampshire Genealogy|New Hampshire]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New_Hampshire_Search_Strategies|Search Strategies]]''  
''[[United States]]  [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]  [[New Hampshire]]  [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]  [[New_Hampshire_Search_Strategies|Search Strategies]]''  


This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[New Hampshire Genealogy|New Hampshire]], including census, vital, cemetery, probate, land, tax, town, church, and military records for most of the towns and family and local histories. As you read the New Hampshire Wiki pages, also study the [[United States]] 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 [[New Hampshire]], including census, vital, cemetery, probate, land, tax, town, church, and military records for most of the towns and family and local histories. As you read the New Hampshire Wiki pages, also study the [[United States]] Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records.  


=== Records of the FamilySearch Library  ===
=== Records of the Family History Library  ===


Some of the sources described in the New Hampshire Wiki pages list the FamilySearch Library’s book, microfilm, microfiche, and compact disc numbers. These are preceded by ''FHL'', the abbreviation for [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library]. These numbers may be used to locate materials in the FamilySearch Library .  
Some of the sources described in the New Hampshire Wiki pages list the Family History Library’s book, microfilm, microfiche, and compact disc numbers. These are preceded by ''FHL'', the abbreviation for [[Family History Library]]. These numbers may be used to locate materials in the Family History Library and to order microfilm and microfiche at [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Centers]].  


The computer Internet is growing in importance to genealogists. Sources found on the Internet are cited in these Wiki pages with blue links to each.  
The computer Internet is growing in importance to genealogists. Sources found on the Internet are cited in these Wiki pages with blue links to each.  
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=== FamilySearch™  ===
=== FamilySearch™  ===


'''''FamilySearch at FamilySearch Centers'''''. FamilySearch is a collection of computer files containing millions of names. FamilySearch is a good place to begin your family history research. Some of the records come from compiled sources, and some have been extracted from original sources. The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] and many [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch Centers] have computers with FamilySearch.  
'''''FamilySearch at Family History Centers'''''. FamilySearch is a collection of computer files containing millions of names. FamilySearch is a good place to begin your family history research. Some of the records come from compiled sources, and some have been extracted from original sources. The [[Family History Library]] and many [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Centers]] have computers with FamilySearch.  


FamilySearch Library and FamilySearch Center computers with FamilySearch have access to the Internet, computer on-line services, networks, or bulletin boards. Those services are also available at many public libraries, college libraries, and private locations. Limited access to the Internet is available on a few computers in the Automated Resource Center in the FamilySearch Library.  
Family History Library and Family History Center computers with FamilySearch have access to the Internet, computer on-line services, networks, or bulletin boards. Those services are also available at many public libraries, college libraries, and private locations. Limited access to the Internet is available on a few computers in the Automated Resource Center in the Family History Library.  


'''''FamilySearch™ Internet Genealogy Service'''''. The Internet site at www.familysearch.org allows you to preserve your genealogy, locate FamilySearch Library publications, learn research strategies, and look for information about your ancestors in the following resources:  
'''''FamilySearch™ Internet Genealogy Service'''''. The Internet site at www.familysearch.org allows you to preserve your genealogy, order Family History Library publications, learn research strategies, and look for information about your ancestors in the following resources:  


*[[Ancestral File|''Ancestral File'']], a file of over 35 million names organized into families and pedigrees.  
*[[Ancestral File|''Ancestral File'']], a file of over 35 million names organized into families and pedigrees.  
*[[International Genealogical Index|''International Genealogical Index'']], an index of over 600 million names extracted out of vital records primarily from the British Isles, North America, and northern Europe.  
*[[International Genealogical Index|''International Genealogical Index'']], an index of over 600 million names extracted out of vital records primarily from the British Isles, North America, and northern Europe.  
*[[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|''FamilySearch Catalog'']], a description and classification of over 2 million microfilm reels, and hundreds of thousands of genealogical books. You can search the catalog by family name, locality, author, or book or film number.  
*[[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|''Family History Library Catalog'']], a description and classification of over 2 million microfilm reels, and hundreds of thousands of genealogical books. You can search the catalog by family name, locality, author, or book or film number.  
*''FamilySearch Research Wiki'', how-to advice by the genealogical community for the community.
*''FamilySearch Research Wiki'', how-to advice by the genealogical community for the community.


=== FamilySearch Catalog  ===
=== Family History Library Catalog  ===


The library’s records are listed in the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] available at the library and at each FamilySearch Center, and [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog online.] To find a record in the FamilySearch Catalog, look in the ''Place Search'' for:  
The library’s records are listed in the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] available at the library and at each Family History Center, and [https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog online.] To find a record in the Family History Library Catalog, look in the ''Place Search'' for:  


:*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived:  
:*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived:  
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::NEW HAMPSHIRE, HILLSBOROUGH, NASHUA - '''''TOWN RECORDS'''''<br><br>
::NEW HAMPSHIRE, HILLSBOROUGH, NASHUA - '''''TOWN RECORDS'''''<br><br>


The page titles in these Wiki pages match the names of record types (subject headings) used in the FamilySearch Catalog.  
The page titles in these Wiki pages match the names of record types (subject headings) used in the Family History Library Catalog.  


{{New Hampshire|New Hampshire}}  
{{New Hampshire|New Hampshire}}  


[[Category:New Hampshire, United States]][[Category:New Hampshire Research Strategies]]
[[Category:New_Hampshire|Search Strategies]]

Revision as of 00:43, 23 November 2011

United States  Gotoarrow.png  New Hampshire  Gotoarrow.png  Search Strategies

This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from New Hampshire, including census, vital, cemetery, probate, land, tax, town, church, and military records for most of the towns and family and local histories. As you read the New Hampshire Wiki pages, also study the United States Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records.

Records of the Family History Library[edit | edit source]

Some of the sources described in the New Hampshire Wiki pages list the Family History Library’s book, microfilm, microfiche, and compact disc numbers. These are preceded by FHL, the abbreviation for Family History Library. These numbers may be used to locate materials in the Family History Library and to order microfilm and microfiche at Family History Centers.

The computer Internet is growing in importance to genealogists. Sources found on the Internet are cited in these Wiki pages with blue links to each.

FamilySearch™[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch at Family History Centers. FamilySearch is a collection of computer files containing millions of names. FamilySearch is a good place to begin your family history research. Some of the records come from compiled sources, and some have been extracted from original sources. The Family History Library and many Family History Centers have computers with FamilySearch.

Family History Library and Family History Center computers with FamilySearch have access to the Internet, computer on-line services, networks, or bulletin boards. Those services are also available at many public libraries, college libraries, and private locations. Limited access to the Internet is available on a few computers in the Automated Resource Center in the Family History Library.

FamilySearch™ Internet Genealogy Service. The Internet site at www.familysearch.org allows you to preserve your genealogy, order Family History Library publications, learn research strategies, and look for information about your ancestors in the following resources:

  • Ancestral File, a file of over 35 million names organized into families and pedigrees.
  • International Genealogical Index, an index of over 600 million names extracted out of vital records primarily from the British Isles, North America, and northern Europe.
  • Family History Library Catalog, a description and classification of over 2 million microfilm reels, and hundreds of thousands of genealogical books. You can search the catalog by family name, locality, author, or book or film number.
  • FamilySearch Research Wiki, how-to advice by the genealogical community for the community.

Family History Library Catalog[edit | edit source]

The library’s records are listed in the Family History Library Catalog available at the library and at each Family History Center, and online. To find a record in the Family History Library Catalog, look in the Place Search for:

  • The place where your ancestor lived:
UNITED STATES - CENSUS
NEW HAMPSHIRE - VITAL RECORDS
NEW HAMPSHIRE, HILLSBOROUGH - PROBATE RECORDS
NEW HAMPSHIRE, HILLSBOROUGH, NASHUA - TOWN RECORDS

  • The record type you want, such as:
UNITED STATES – CENSUS
NEW HAMPSHIRE - VITAL RECORDS
NEW HAMPSHIRE, HILLSBOROUGH - PROBATE RECORDS
NEW HAMPSHIRE, HILLSBOROUGH, NASHUA - TOWN RECORDS

The page titles in these Wiki pages match the names of record types (subject headings) used in the Family History Library Catalog.

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