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''[[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|Pennsylvania]]. As you read this set of wiki pages, study the United States Research Outline, 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 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 OF THE FAMILY HISTORY LIBRARY
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 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 .


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=== FamilySearch Catalog  ===


The Family History Library has many of the records described in this outline. The major holdings include genealogies, histories, and cemetery, census, church, immigration, land, military, naturalization, probate, tax, and vital records.
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:


Some of the sources described in this outline list the Family History Library's book, microfilm, microfiche, and computer numbers. These numbers are preceded by FHL, the abbreviation for Family History Library. These numbers may be used to locate materials in the library and to order microfilm and microfiche at Family History Centers.
:*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as:


The computer number can be used if you have access to the Family History Library Catalog™ on computer. The “Computer Number Search” is the fastest way to find a source in the catalog.
::'''''UNITED STATES''''' - CENSUS
::'''''PENNSYLVANIA''''' - GENEALOGY
::'''''PENNSYLVANIA, PHILADELPHIA'''''- PROBATE RECORDS
::'''''PENNSYLVANIA, PHILADELPHIA, PHILADELPHIA''''' - CHURCH RECORDS


:*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as:


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::UNITED STATES - '''''CENSUS'''''
::PENNSYLVANIA - '''''GENEALOGY'''''
::PENNSYLVANIA, PHILADELPHIA - '''''PROBATE RECORDS'''''
::PENNSYLVANIA, PHILADELPHIA, PHILADELPHIA - '''''CHURCH RECORDS'''''


The section headings in these Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the FamilySearch Catalog.


FAMILY HISTORY LIBRARY CATALOG
{{Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania}}


 
[[Category:Pennsylvania,_United_States|Introduction]]
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The library's records are listed in the Family History Library Catalog found at the library and at each Family History Center. To find a record, look in the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog for:
 
 
The place where your ancestor lived, such as:
UNITED STATES - CENSUS
PENNSYLVANIA - GENEALOGY
PENNSYLVANIA, PHILADELPHIA - PROBATE RECORDS
PENNSYLVANIA, PHILADELPHIA, PHILADELPHIA - CHURCH RECORDS
 
The record type you want to search, such as:
UNITED STATES - CENSUS
PENNSYLVANIA - GENEALOGY
PENNSYLVANIA, PHILADELPHIA - PROBATE RECORDS
PENNSYLVANIA, PHILADELPHIA, PHILADELPHIA - CHURCH RECORDS
The record types described in this outline are the record types used in the Family History Library Catalog.

Latest revision as of 11:11, 19 December 2023

United States Gotoarrow.png Pennsylvania Gotoarrow.png 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 United States, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records.

Records at the FamilySearch Library

The 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 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

The library's records are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog found at the FamilySearch Library and at each FamilySearch center. To find a record, look in the place search of the FamilySearch Catalog for:

  • The place where your ancestor lived, such as:
UNITED STATES - CENSUS
PENNSYLVANIA - GENEALOGY
PENNSYLVANIA, PHILADELPHIA- PROBATE RECORDS
PENNSYLVANIA, PHILADELPHIA, PHILADELPHIA - CHURCH RECORDS
  • The record type you want to search, such as:
UNITED STATES - CENSUS
PENNSYLVANIA - GENEALOGY
PENNSYLVANIA, PHILADELPHIA - PROBATE RECORDS
PENNSYLVANIA, PHILADELPHIA, PHILADELPHIA - CHURCH RECORDS

The section headings in these Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the FamilySearch Catalog.

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Links to Pennsylvania-related articles
Topics
Counties
Extinct Co.
Major
Repositories
American Swedish Historical Museum · Bristol Public Library (Bristol, VA) · Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh · Citizens Library · Erie County Library · Evangelical and Reformed Historical Society · Franklin and Marshall College Library · Free Library of Philadelphia · Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania · German Society of Pennsylvania · Handley Regional Library (Winchester, VA) · Haverford College Library · Historical Society of Pennsylvania · Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania · Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia · Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society · Library Company of Philadelphia · Library of Congress (Washington, DC) · Lutheran Archives Center at Philadelphia · Luzerne County Historical Society Bishop Library · National Archives at Philadelphia · New York Public Library (New York City, NY) · Pennsylvania Department of Health · Pennsylvania State Archives · Philadelphia City Archives · Presbyterian Historical Society · State Library of Pennsylvania · SUNY Fredonia Reed Library (Fredonia, NY) · Swarthmore College Friends Historical Library · Temple University Urban Archives · University of Pennsylvania Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center · Western Reserve Historical Society (Cleveland, OH)
Migration
Routes
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