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''[[United States]]  [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]  [[Virginia]]  [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]  [[Virginia_Introduction|Introduction]]''  
''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Virginia, United States Genealogy|Virginia]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Virginia_Introduction|Introduction]]''  


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


The [[Family History Library]] has many of the records described in these Virginia Wiki pages. The library's major holdings include census, vital, land, probate, biographical, military, and church records.  
The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has many of the records described in these Virginia Wiki pages. The library's major holdings include census, vital, land, probate, biographical, military, and church records.  


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]].  
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 .


=== Family History Library Catalog  ===
=== FamilySearch Catalog  ===


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 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''''' - MILITARY RECORDS  
::'''''UNITED STATES''''' - MILITARY RECORDS  
::'''''VIRGINIA''''' - CENSUS  
::'''''VIRGINIA''''' - CENSUS  
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::'''''VIRGINIA, CHESAPEAKE (INDEPENDENT CITY)''''' - PROBATE RECORDS<br><br>
::'''''VIRGINIA, CHESAPEAKE (INDEPENDENT CITY)''''' - PROBATE RECORDS<br><br>


:*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as:
:*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as:  
::UNITED STATES - '''''MILITARY RECORDS'''''  
::UNITED STATES - '''''MILITARY RECORDS'''''  
::VIRGINIA - '''''CENSUS'''''  
::VIRGINIA - '''''CENSUS'''''  
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{{Virginia|Virginia}}  
{{Virginia|Virginia}}  


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

Latest revision as of 11:15, 19 December 2023

United States Gotoarrow.png Virginia Gotoarrow.png Introduction

This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from Virginia. 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 Virginia Wiki pages. The library's major holdings include census, vital, land, probate, biographical, military, and church records.

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 - MILITARY RECORDS
VIRGINIA - CENSUS
VIRGINIA, FAIRFAX - VITAL RECORD
VIRGINIA, FAIRFAX, BELMONT - HISTORY
VIRGINIA, CHESAPEAKE (INDEPENDENT CITY) - PROBATE RECORDS

  • The record type you want to search, such as:
UNITED STATES - MILITARY RECORDS
VIRGINIA - CENSUS
VIRGINIA, FAIRFAX - VITAL RECORD
VIRGINIA, FAIRFAX, BELMONT - HISTORY
VIRGINIA, CHESAPEAKE (INDEPENDENT CITY) - PROBATE RECORDS

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