|
|
| (15 intermediate revisions by 5 users not shown) |
| Line 1: |
Line 1: |
| ''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Alabama]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Alabama_Introduction|Introduction]]''
| | #REDIRECT [[Alabama Getting Started]] |
| | |
| This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Alabama]]. 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 Family History Library ===
| |
| | |
| The [[Family History Library]] has many of the records described in these Alabama Wiki pages. The major holdings include land, probate, and vital records from all but two of the county courthouses in the state.
| |
| | |
| 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]].
| |
| | |
| === FamilySearch Catalog ===
| |
| | |
| The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] found at the library and at each Family History Center. The catalog is available in an [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=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
| |
| ::'''''ALABAMA''''' - MILITARY RECORDS
| |
| ::'''''ALABAMA, DEKALB''''' - LAND AND PROPERTY
| |
| ::'''''ALABAMA, DEKALB, STONE MOUNTIAN''''' - CHURCH RECORDS
| |
| | |
| :*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as:
| |
| ::UNITED STATES - '''''CENSUS'''''
| |
| ::ALABAMA - '''''MILITARY RECORDS'''''
| |
| ::ALABAMA, DEKALB - '''''LAND AND PROPERTY'''''
| |
| ::ALABAMA, DEKALB, STONE MOUNTIAN - '''''CHURCH RECORDS'''''
| |
| | |
| The page titles in the Alabama Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog.
| |
| | |
| {{Alabama|Alabama}}
| |
| [[Category:Alabama]] | |