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''[[United States]]  [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]  [[Kansas]]  [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]  [[Kansas_Introduction|Introduction]]''  
''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Kansas, United States Genealogy|Kansas]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Kansas_Introduction|Introduction]]''  


This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Kansas]]. 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 [[Kansas, United States Genealogy|Kansas]]. 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  ===
=== Records of the FamilySearch Library  ===


The [[Family History Library]] has many of the records described in this set of Wiki pages. The library's major holdings of Kansas records include vital, probate, and land records for most of the state's 83 counties.  
The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has many of the records described in these Kansas Wiki pages. 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]. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library.  


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 [[Finding a Family History Center|Family History Centers]].
=== FamilySearch Catalog  ===


=== Family History Library Catalog ===
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. To find a record, look in the ''Place Search'' of the catalog for:


The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] found at the library and at each Family History Center. The catalog is available in a [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp 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 RECORDS
::'''KANSAS''' - BIOGRAPHY
::'''KANSAS, MONTGOMERY''' - VITAL RECORDS
::'''KANSAS, SHAWNEE, TOPEKA''' - DIRECTORIES<br><br>


:*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as:
:*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as:  
::'''UNITED STATES''' - CENSUS
::'''Kansas''' - GENEALOGY
::'''Kansas, WAYNE''' - PROBATE RECORDS
::'''Kansas, WAYNE, DETROIT''' - HISTORY
 
:*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as:
::UNITED STATES - '''CENSUS'''  
::UNITED STATES - '''CENSUS'''  
::Kansas - '''GENEALOGY'''  
::KANSAS - '''BIOGRAPHY'''  
::Kansas, WAYNE - '''PROBATE RECORDS'''  
::KANSAS, MONTGOMERY - '''VITAL RECORDS'''  
::Kansas, WAYNE, DETROIT - '''HISTORY'''
::KANSAS, SHAWNEE, TOPEKA - '''DIRECTORIES'''<br><br>


The section headings in this set of Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog.  
The page titles in this set of Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog.  


{{Kansas|Kansas}}  
{{Kansas|Kansas}}  


[[Category:Kansas|Introduction]]
[[Category:Kansas, United States|Introduction]]

Latest revision as of 18:18, 17 October 2023

United States Gotoarrow.png Kansas Gotoarrow.png Introduction

This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from Kansas. 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 Kansas Wiki pages. 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. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the 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. To find a record, look in the Place Search of the catalog for:

  • The place where your ancestor lived, such as:
UNITED STATES - CENSUS RECORDS
KANSAS - BIOGRAPHY
KANSAS, MONTGOMERY - VITAL RECORDS
KANSAS, SHAWNEE, TOPEKA - DIRECTORIES

  • The record type you want to search, such as:
UNITED STATES - CENSUS
KANSAS - BIOGRAPHY
KANSAS, MONTGOMERY - VITAL RECORDS
KANSAS, SHAWNEE, TOPEKA - DIRECTORIES

The page titles in this set of Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog.

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