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''[[United States]] | ''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Idaho Genealogy|Idaho]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Idaho_Introduction|Introduction]]'' | ||
This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Idaho]]. 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 [[Idaho Genealogy|Idaho]]. 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 Idaho Wiki pages. The library's major holdings include census and church records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, cemetery transcriptions, city directories, and local histories. The library is presently acquiring vital, land, probate, military, and naturalization records from 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 [internet]] 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 | ||
::'''''IDAHO''''' - NATIVE RACES | ::'''''IDAHO''''' - NATIVE RACES | ||
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::'''''IDAHO, ADA, BOISE''''' - DIRECTORIES<br><br> | ::'''''IDAHO, ADA, BOISE''''' - DIRECTORIES<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''''' | ||
::IDAHO - '''''NATIVE RACES''''' | ::IDAHO - '''''NATIVE RACES''''' | ||
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{{Idaho|Idaho}} | {{Idaho|Idaho}} | ||
[[Category:Idaho|Introduction]] | [[Category:Idaho, United States|Introduction]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:09, 17 October 2023
United States 
Idaho Introduction
This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from Idaho. 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 Idaho Wiki pages. The library's major holdings include census and church records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, cemetery transcriptions, city directories, and local histories. The library is presently acquiring vital, land, probate, military, and naturalization records from 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
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 [internet] 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
- IDAHO - NATIVE RACES
- IDAHO, ADA - CEMETERIES
- IDAHO, ADA, BOISE - DIRECTORIES
- The record type you want to search, such as:
- UNITED STATES - CENSUS
- IDAHO - NATIVE RACES
- IDAHO, ADA - CEMETERIES
- IDAHO, ADA, BOISE - DIRECTORIES
The page titles in the Idaho Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog.