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This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Arizona]]. 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 [[Arizona Genealogy|Arizona]]. 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. | ||
=== Records of the | === Records of the FamilySearch Library === | ||
The [ | The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has many of the records described in these Arizona Wiki pages. The major holdings include Spanish, territorial, federal, and Indian census records. The library also has helpful genealogical collections including cemetery records. The library has few records from the county courthouses. | ||
Some of the sources described in this set of Wiki pages list the | 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]. | ||
=== | === FamilySearch Catalog === | ||
The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the | 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. The FamilySearch Catalog now contains the catalogs of additional FamilySearch Centers where the records in the catalog may be found. There are pull-down menus to choose to search an individual FamilySearch Center catalog or to find out if a particular item is in another FamilySearch Center. | ||
To find a record, look in the ''Place Search'' of the catalog for: | To find a record, look in the ''Place Search'' of the catalog for: | ||
{{Block indent|*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as: }} | |||
{{Block indent|'''''UNITED STATES''''' - CENSUS |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|'''''ARIZONA''''' - MILITARY RECORDS |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|'''''ARIZONA, MARICOPA''''' - VITAL RECORDS |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|'''''ARIZONA, MARICOPA, PHOENIX''''' - DIRECTORIES<br><br>|2}} | |||
{{Block indent|*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as: }} | |||
{{Block indent|UNITED STATES - '''''CENSUS''''' |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|ARIZONA - '''''MILITARY RECORDS''''' |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|ARIZONA, MARICOPA - '''''VITAL RECORDS''''' |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|ARIZONA, MARICOPA, PHOENIX - '''''DIRECTORIES'''''<br><br>|2}} | |||
The page titles in the Arizona Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog. | The page titles in the Arizona Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog. | ||
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[[Category:Arizona|Introduction]] | [[Category:Arizona, United States|Introduction]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:30, 19 August 2025
This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from Arizona. 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.
Records of the FamilySearch Library
The FamilySearch Library has many of the records described in these Arizona Wiki pages. The major holdings include Spanish, territorial, federal, and Indian census records. The library also has helpful genealogical collections including cemetery records. The library has few records from the county courthouses.
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 FamilySearch Library.
FamilySearch Catalog
The library's records are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog found at the library and at each FamilySearch Center. The catalog is available in a online or microfiche version. The FamilySearch Catalog now contains the catalogs of additional FamilySearch Centers where the records in the catalog may be found. There are pull-down menus to choose to search an individual FamilySearch Center catalog or to find out if a particular item is in another FamilySearch Center.
To find a record, look in the Place Search of the catalog for:
The page titles in the Arizona Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog.