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''[[United States]] | ''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Texas Genealogy|Texas]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Texas_Introduction|Introduction]]'' | ||
This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Texas]]. 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 [[Texas Genealogy|Texas]]. 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 Texas Wiki pages. The library's major holdings include vital, probate, land, court, history, military, church, cemetery, and naturalization records. Most of these have been microfilmed at 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]. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the 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. To find a record, look in the ''Place Search'' of the catalog for: | ||
:*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as: | :*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as: | ||
::'''''UNITED STATES''''' - CENSUS | ::'''''UNITED STATES''''' - CENSUS | ||
::'''''TEXAS''''' - HISTORY | ::'''''TEXAS''''' - HISTORY | ||
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::'''''TEXAS, BEXAR, SAN ANTONIO''''' - CHURCH RECORDS <br><br> | ::'''''TEXAS, BEXAR, SAN ANTONIO''''' - CHURCH RECORDS <br><br> | ||
:*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as: | :*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as: | ||
::UNITED STATES - '''''CENSUS''''' | ::UNITED STATES - '''''CENSUS''''' | ||
::TEXAS - '''''HISTORY''''' | ::TEXAS - '''''HISTORY''''' | ||
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{{Texas|Texas}} | {{Texas|Texas}} | ||
[[Category:Texas]] | [[Category:Texas, United States]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:15, 15 April 2024
United States 
Texas Introduction
This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from Texas. 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[edit | edit source]
The FamilySearch Library has many of the records described in these Texas Wiki pages. The library's major holdings include vital, probate, land, court, history, military, church, cemetery, and naturalization records. Most of these have been microfilmed at 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. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library
FamilySearch Catalog[edit | edit source]
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
- TEXAS - HISTORY
- TEXAS, BEXAR - VITAL RECORDS
- TEXAS, BEXAR, SAN ANTONIO - CHURCH RECORDS
- The record type you want to search, such as:
- UNITED STATES - CENSUS
- TEXAS - HISTORY
- TEXAS, BEXAR - VITAL RECORDS
- TEXAS, BEXAR, SAN ANTONIO - CHURCH RECORDS
The page titles in the Texas Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog.