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The Family Group Records Collection provides microfilmed copies of about 8 million family group records created by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The collection can help you survey research done previously by others, saving you time and giving you valuable information. While you should not assume the information to be completely accurate, you can use the information and sources provided on the family group records to guide you to original records. The collection is divided into two sections, the Archive Section and the Patrons Section.<ref name="Nichols">Elizabeth Nichols, "Family Group Collections of the | The Family Group Records Collection provides microfilmed copies of about 8 million family group records created by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The collection can help you survey research done previously by others, saving you time and giving you valuable information. While you should not assume the information to be completely accurate, you can use the information and sources provided on the family group records to guide you to original records. The collection is divided into two sections, the Archive Section and the Patrons Section.<ref name="Nichols">Elizabeth Nichols, "Family Group Collections of the FamilySearch Library," {{FSC|244938|title-id|disp=''Genealogical Journal''}} 24 (Winter 1996): 11-27.</ref> | ||
== Archive Section == | == Archive Section == | ||
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This section of the Family Group Records Collection contains five million family group records submitted by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1942 and 1969. The Archive Section of the Family Group Records Collection was previously available to the public in binders marked with pink labels on the spines. Unfortunately, patrons removed some of the records before microfilming could be completed. The records are now available to the public only on microfilm. | This section of the Family Group Records Collection contains five million family group records submitted by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1942 and 1969. The Archive Section of the Family Group Records Collection was previously available to the public in binders marked with pink labels on the spines. Unfortunately, patrons removed some of the records before microfilming could be completed. The records are now available to the public only on microfilm. | ||
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Main Collection<br>1942-1969 | Main Collection<br>1942-1969 | ||
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The family group records are arranged alphabetically by the husband's surname, then given name, and then by the date of birth/christening. In 1993 the microfilms in the Archive Section were checked against the original family group records and it was found that 18,000 sheets were not microfilmed. The missing sheets were photocopied and then microfilmed as an addendum to the collection. | The family group records are arranged alphabetically by the husband's surname, then given name, and then by the date of birth/christening. In 1993 the microfilms in the Archive Section were checked against the original family group records and it was found that 18,000 sheets were not microfilmed. The missing sheets were photocopied and then microfilmed as an addendum to the collection. This collection is now online at {{RecordSearch|2060211|Family Group Records Collection, Archives Section, 1942-1969}} - [[Family Group Records Collection, Archives Section - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
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1,998 microfilm reels | 1,998 microfilm reels. See {{FSC|127789|item|disp=Family group records collection; archives section}}. Supplement begins on film [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSPX-G36C-5?i=1245&cat=127789 1275491]. Addendum begins on film [https://www.familysearch.org/search/film/008237097?cat=127789 1750758]. | ||
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Oriental Collection<br>1930-1979 | Oriental Collection<br>1930-1979 | ||
| | | Family group records for some countries or non-Roman languages were either not included in the Main Collection, or were updated after the main collection was filmed. These additional collections were later filmed separately. This collection is arranged alphabetically by husband's romanized name, then by birth date. Most records are for persons living from ca. 1100-1979 A.D. | ||
Family group records for some countries or non-Roman languages were either not included in the Main Collection, or were updated after the main collection was filmed. These additional collections were later filmed separately. This collection is arranged alphabetically by husband's romanized name, then by birth date. Most records are for persons living from ca. 1100-1979 A.D. | |||
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Greece and miscellaneous countries<br>1942-1982 | Greece and miscellaneous countries<br>1942-1982 | ||
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Family group records for some countries or non-Roman languages were either not included in the Main Collection, or were updated after the main collection was filmed. These additional collections were later filmed separately. This collection is arranged alphabetically, by husband's name when known, and by wife's name when name of husband is unknown. Within this arrangement, records of different people with the same name are arranged by birthdate. | Family group records for some countries or non-Roman languages were either not included in the Main Collection, or were updated after the main collection was filmed. These additional collections were later filmed separately. This collection is arranged alphabetically, by husband's name when known, and by wife's name when name of husband is unknown. Within this arrangement, records of different people with the same name are arranged by birthdate. | ||
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3 microfilm reels | 3 microfilm reels. See {{FSC|352184|item|disp=Family group records collection; archives section (16 millimeter microfilm format) : Greece and miscellaneous countries}} | ||
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In the Archive Section, an asterisk (*) next to the name of the husband, wife, their parents, or their children indicates that this individual appears on another Archive Section family group record. An asterisk next to the name of a child's spouse indicates another spouse is specified on the back of the record. | In the Archive Section, an asterisk (*) next to the name of the husband, wife, their parents, or their children indicates that this individual appears on another Archive Section family group record. An asterisk next to the name of a child's spouse indicates another spouse is specified on the back of the record. | ||
== Patrons Section == | == Patrons Section == | ||
Three million family group records were submitted to the Patrons Section between 1926-1979. The purpose was to share genealogical information and identify others working on the same lines. Each collection has some names that cannot be found in other filmings. The family group records often included a brief list of the sources used to compile the record. Sometimes the sources specify [[Old film numbers|old film numbers]] or book numbers used by the | Three million family group records were submitted to the Patrons Section between 1926-1979. The purpose was to share genealogical information and identify others working on the same lines. Each collection has some names that cannot be found in other filmings. The family group records often included a brief list of the sources used to compile the record. Sometimes the sources specify [[Old book and film numbers|old film numbers]] or book numbers used by the FamilySearch Library. Some records also included biographical histories for the family members listed on the form. In many instances several records have been submitted for the same family unit. Comparison of these records will sometimes reveal discrepancies. The collection binders have been removed from circulation so these records are available only on microfilm. | ||
=== The 1924 Collection === | === The 1924 Collection === | ||
The 1924- collection has been filmed twice, once after 1950 and again after 1962. This collection should not be confused with the "1924-1942 | The 1924- collection has been filmed twice, once after 1950 and again after 1962. This collection should not be confused with the "1924-1942 : unalphabetized" collection. | ||
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1924-1950 | 1924-1950 | ||
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Records pertain primarily to persons living from ca. 1700-1962. Contains some records for persons living as far back as 600 A.D. Records arranged in approximate alphabetical order. Surnames spelled differently but pronounced the same are often interfiled; some records filed out of alphabetical order. Records for some surnames are incomplete or missing. This filming is difficult to read. The 1924-1962 filming includes most of these records and is more legible. | Records pertain primarily to persons living from ca. 1700-1962. Contains some records for persons living as far back as 600 A.D. Records arranged in approximate alphabetical order. Surnames spelled differently but pronounced the same are often interfiled; some records filed out of alphabetical order. Records for some surnames are incomplete or missing. This filming is difficult to read. The 1924-1962 filming includes most of these records and is more legible. | ||
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824 microfilm reels | 824 microfilm reels. See {{FSC|57306|title-id|disp=Family group records collection; patrons section, 1924-1950}} | ||
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1924-1962 | 1924-1962 | ||
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Records are arranged alphabetically by husband's name when known, and by wife's name when name of husband is unknown. If there is more than one record with the same filing name then they are arranged by birth/christening date. Some records were filmed slightly out of order. This filming includes most of the records from the 1924-1950 filming and is more legible. | Records are arranged alphabetically by husband's name when known, and by wife's name when name of husband is unknown. If there is more than one record with the same filing name then they are arranged by birth/christening date. Some records were filmed slightly out of order. This filming includes most of the records from the 1924-1950 filming and is more legible. | ||
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614 microfilm reels | 614 microfilm reels. See {{FSC|126135|title-id|disp=Family group records collection; patrons section, 1924-1962}} | ||
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=== The 1962 Collection === | === The 1962 Collection === | ||
The 1962- collection resulted from the Three- and Four-Generation Programs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 1965 the Church asked members to submit family group records for three generations of their family. By the end of 1966, about 20% of members had participated. In 1966 the Church extended the request to four generations plus a pedigree chart. Submissions made after 1 July 1979 were added to [[Ancestral File]] rather than the Family Group Records Collection.<ref name="Allen">James B. Allen, et. al., {{ | The 1962- collection resulted from the Three- and Four-Generation Programs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 1965 the Church asked members to submit family group records for three generations of their family. By the end of 1966, about 20% of members had participated. In 1966 the Church extended the request to four generations plus a pedigree chart. Submissions made after 1 July 1979 were added to [[Ancestral File]] rather than the Family Group Records Collection.<ref name="Allen">James B. Allen, et. al., {{FSC|731761|title-id|disp=''Hearts Turned to the Fathers: A History of the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1894-1994''}} (Provo, Utah: BYU Studies, Brigham Young University).</ref> | ||
The 1962- collection has also been filmed twice. The 1962-1977 filming is arranged alphabetically and the 1962-1979 filming is arranged by submission year. The collection was previously available to the public in binders marked with yellow labels on the spines.<br> | The 1962- collection has also been filmed twice. The 1962-1977 filming is arranged alphabetically and the 1962-1979 filming is arranged by submission year. Neither filming captured the back of the forms, which, in some cases contained additional information. The collection was previously available to the public in binders marked with yellow labels on the spines.<br> | ||
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1962-1977 | 1962-1977 | ||
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Arranged alphabetically by husband's name when known, and by wife's name when name of husband is unknown. If there is more than one record with the same filing name then they are arranged by birth/christening date. Filming was done in two groups. Surnames "A" to "Kelsey" were filmed first and occupy rolls 1558711 through 1558961. The filming was stopped when it was discovered that Ancestral File contained information for 80 percent of the sheets. Surnames "Kelsey" to "Z" were filmed in 2003-2004 on rolls 2368889, 2369005. | *Arranged alphabetically by husband's name when known, and by wife's name when name of husband is unknown. If there is more than one record with the same filing name then they are arranged by birth/christening date. | ||
*Filming was done in two groups. Surnames "A" to "Kelsey" were filmed first and occupy rolls 1558711 through 1558961. | |||
*The filming was stopped when it was discovered that Ancestral File contained information for 80 percent of the sheets. | |||
*Surnames "Kelsey" to "Z" were filmed in 2003-2004 on rolls 2368889, 2369005. | |||
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596 microfilm reels | 596 microfilm reels. See {{FSC|628225|title-id|disp=Family group records collection; patrons section, 1962-1977}} | ||
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1962-1979 | 1962-1979 | ||
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Arranged by submission year, then by husband's name (or wife's name if husband is unknown), and then by birth date (or christening date if birth is unknown). Years 1962-1965 were interfiled. Subsequent years are grouped by individual year. | *Arranged by submission year, then by husband's name (or wife's name if husband is unknown), and then by birth date (or christening date if birth is unknown). | ||
*Years 1962-1965 were interfiled. Subsequent years are grouped by individual year. | |||
*Records submitted during 1978 and 1979 are included in this filming, but not the 1962-1977 filming. | |||
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1165 microfilm reels | 1165 microfilm reels. See {{FSC|35780|title-id|disp=Family group records collection; patrons section, 1962-1979}} | ||
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=== Miscellaneous Collections === | === Miscellaneous Collections === | ||
The patrons section also contains a number of small, miscellaneous collections described here. | |||
The patrons section also contains a number of small, miscellaneous collections. | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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Miscellaneous Collection | Miscellaneous Collection | ||
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These family group records are sometimes referred to as supplementary family group records. They were submitted to the Genealogical Society for filing only. | These family group records are sometimes referred to as supplementary family group records. They were submitted to the Genealogical Society for filing only. | ||
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41 microfilm reels | 41 microfilm reels. See {{FSC|8931|title-id|disp=Family group records collection; patrons section, miscellaneous collection}} | ||
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Amor and related families | Amor and related families | ||
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Miscellaneous family group records of the Amor, Wall (Whale) and related families of Wiltshire and elsewhere in England. | Miscellaneous family group records of the Amor, Wall (Whale) and related families of Wiltshire and elsewhere in England. | ||
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1 microfilm reel | 1 microfilm reel. See {{FSC|49406|title-id|disp=Family group records collection; patrons section; Amor and related families : miscellaneous family group records}} | ||
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Central States Mission temple record book | Central States Mission temple record book | ||
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Records pertain to people living from ca. 1770 onward, primarily in the southern and midwestern United States. | Records pertain to people living from ca. 1770 onward, primarily in the southern and midwestern United States. | ||
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1 microfilm reel | 1 microfilm reel. See {{FSC|39009|title-id|disp=Family group records collection; patrons section; Central States Mission temple record book : miscellaneous family group records}} | ||
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Doty, Doten and related families | Doty, Doten and related families | ||
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Three surname groupings, Doty, Doten, and allied families (including Pack); then arranged alphabetically. Most individuals lived from about 1700-1930 and resided in New England or the midwest. Allied families are incomplete starting with S. | Three surname groupings, Doty, Doten, and allied families (including Pack); then arranged alphabetically. Most individuals lived from about 1700-1930 and resided in New England or the midwest. Allied families are incomplete starting with S. | ||
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8 microfilm reels | 8 microfilm reels. See {{FSC|49244|title-id|disp=Family group records collection; patrons section; Doty, Doten and related families : miscellaneous family group records}} | ||
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Greene and related families | Greene and related families | ||
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Submitted by the Pack family. Arranged by record number,regardless of surname. Most individuals lived from about 1700-1930 and resided in New England or the midwest. | Submitted by the Pack family. Arranged by record number,regardless of surname. Most individuals lived from about 1700-1930 and resided in New England or the midwest. | ||
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8 microfilm reels | 8 microfilm reels. See {{FSC|49651|title-id|disp=Family group records collection; patrons section; Greene and related families : miscellaneous family group records}} | ||
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Hayes and related families | Hayes and related families | ||
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Information in these records was taken from volume 2 of ''John Hayes, A Book of His Family'' by Katharine F. Richmond (1866-). Prepared by Don Reay, Fillmore, Utah. | Information in these records was taken from volume 2 of ''John Hayes, A Book of His Family'' by Katharine F. Richmond (1866-). Prepared by Don Reay, Fillmore, Utah. | ||
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1 microfilm reel | 1 microfilm reel. See {{FSC|49140|title-id|disp=Family group records collection; patrons section; Hayes and related families : miscellaneous family group records}} | ||
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Hull and related families | Hull and related families | ||
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Thomas Hull was born in County Antrim, Ireland in 1805, and moved to Scotland where the family became | Thomas Hull was born in County Antrim, Ireland in 1805, and moved to Scotland where the family became Latter-day Saints. They emigrated to the United States in 1854 and to Utah in 1859. Includes biographies of Hull family members compiled by Margretta Hull Rallison. submitted by Wealthy Hull, Salt Lake City, Utah.<br> | ||
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1 microfilm reel | 1 microfilm reel. See {{FSC|49380|title-id|disp=Family group records collection; patrons section; Hull and related families : miscellaneous family group records}} | ||
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Isaksen and related families of Royken, Buskerud, Norway | Isaksen and related families of Royken, Buskerud, Norway | ||
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Includes records for persons living from about 1670 onward. Submitted by Annetta Isaksen.<br> | Includes records for persons living from about 1670 onward. Submitted by Annetta Isaksen.<br> | ||
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1 microfilm reel | 1 microfilm reel. See {{FSC|49674|title-id|disp=Family group records collection; patrons section; Isaksen and related families of Royken, Buskerud, Norway : miscellaneous family group records}} | ||
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Ives and related families | Ives and related families | ||
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Arranged by record number, regardless of surname. Most individuals lived from about 1700-1930 and resided in New England or the midwest. Submitted by the Pack family.<br> | Arranged by record number, regardless of surname. Most individuals lived from about 1700-1930 and resided in New England or the midwest. Submitted by the Pack family.<br> | ||
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3 microfilm reels | 3 microfilm reels. See {{FSC|49574|title-id|disp=Family group records collection; patrons section; Ives and related families : miscellaneous family group records}} | ||
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Morgan and related families | Morgan and related families | ||
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The Morgan family of Gloucestershire, England, primarily in the 1700's. Submitted by R. W. Morgan, Lawndale, California. | The Morgan family of Gloucestershire, England, primarily in the 1700's. Submitted by R. W. Morgan, Lawndale, California. | ||
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1 microfilm reel | 1 microfilm reel. See {{FSC|49565|title-id|disp=Family group records collection; patrons section; Morgan and related families : miscellaneous family group records}} | ||
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Niederer and related families | Niederer and related families | ||
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Niederer family group records of Lutzenberg, St. Gallen, Switzerland, copied from Julius Billeter's records by Elizabeth F. Peterson, Manti, Utah.--1950, surnames Furguson-Fyt (partial duplicate copy of | Niederer family group records of Lutzenberg, St. Gallen, Switzerland, copied from Julius Billeter's records by Elizabeth F. Peterson, Manti, Utah.--1950, surnames Furguson-Fyt (partial duplicate copy of [https://www.familysearch.org/search/film/009102660?cat=57306 film 261135]. | ||
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1 microfilm reel | 1 microfilm reel. See {{FSC|49557|title-id|disp=Family group records collection; patrons section; Niederer and related families : miscellaneous family group records}} | ||
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Parker and related families | Parker and related families | ||
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Includes family group records, biographical sketches, etc. for the Parker, Agee, Ross, Daniel and related families of Sevier County, Utah and elsewhere, gathered by Ella Parker Ogden, Salt Lake City, Utah.<br> | Includes family group records, biographical sketches, etc. for the Parker, Agee, Ross, Daniel and related families of Sevier County, Utah and elsewhere, gathered by Ella Parker Ogden, Salt Lake City, Utah.<br> | ||
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2 microfilm reels | 2 microfilm reels. See {{FSC|49436|title-id|disp=Family group records collection; patrons section; Parker and related families : miscellaneous family group records}} | ||
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Reynolds and related families of Roanoke Co., Virginia | Reynolds and related families of Roanoke Co., Virginia | ||
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Submitted by Ethel Marr Adair, Sparks, Nevada.<br> | Submitted by Ethel Marr Adair, Sparks, Nevada.<br> | ||
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1 microfilm reel | 1 microfilm reel. See {{FSC|49376|title-id|disp=Family group records collection; patrons section; Reynolds and related families of Roanoke Co., Virginia : miscellaneous family group records}} | ||
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Schweizer and related families | Schweizer and related families | ||
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Includes Boosinger, Schweizer and related families of Switzerland and elsewhere. Submitted by John M. Bossinger, Albion, Idaho.<br> | Includes Boosinger, Schweizer and related families of Switzerland and elsewhere. Submitted by John M. Bossinger, Albion, Idaho.<br> | ||
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1 microfilm reel | 1 microfilm reel. See {{FSC|49536|title-id|disp=Family group records collection; patrons section; Schweizer and related families : miscellaneous family group records}} | ||
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Smith, Denney, Berrett and related families of Utah and Idaho | Smith, Denney, Berrett and related families of Utah and Idaho | ||
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Submitted by Mrs. Ruth Berrett, Murray, Utah.<br> | Submitted by Mrs. Ruth Berrett, Murray, Utah.<br> | ||
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1 microfilm reel | 1 microfilm reel. See {{FSC|49691|title-id|disp=Family group records collection; patrons section; Smith, Denney, Berrett and related families of Utah and Idaho : miscellaneous family group records}} | ||
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Taylor and related families | Taylor and related families | ||
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The Taylor, Ostler and related families of Salt Lake City, Utah and elsewhere. Indexed in the [Early Church Information file]. Submitted by Anne T. Irving, West Jordan, Utah. | The Taylor, Ostler and related families of Salt Lake City, Utah and elsewhere. Indexed in the [Early Church Information file]. Submitted by Anne T. Irving, West Jordan, Utah. | ||
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1 microfilm reel | 1 microfilm reel. See {{FSC|49422|title-id|disp=Family group records collection; patrons section; Taylor and related families : miscellaneous family group records}} | ||
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Tongan Mission and Groveland, Idaho Ward | Tongan Mission and Groveland, Idaho Ward | ||
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Persons in records lived primarily from ca. 1800 onward. | Persons in records lived primarily from ca. 1800 onward. | ||
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1 microfilm reel | 1 microfilm reel. See {{FSC|41916|title-id|disp=Family group records collection; patrons section; Tongan Mission and Groveland, Idaho Ward : miscellaneous family group records}} | ||
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One final collection in the patrons section is the "1924-1942 : unalphabetized" collection. It is cataloged under "patron section" instead of "patron'''s''' section." This collection should not be confused with the alphabetized, 1924- collection. | |||
One final collection in the patrons section is the "1924-1942 | |||
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Family group records filmed in the order received; no alphabetical or geographical arrangement. "Probably the very first collection of family group records. These forms had spaces to record families on the | Family group records filmed in the order received; no alphabetical or geographical arrangement. "Probably the very first collection of family group records. These forms had spaces to record families on the front and back of the sheet — therefore they are called the ''Form 2'' collection. Because of this condition, it was not possible to alphabetize the sheets." <ref name="Nichols" /> | ||
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1030 microfilm reels | 1030 microfilm reels. See {{FSC|97212|title-id|disp=Family group records collection -- patron section, 1924-1942 : unalphabetized}} | ||
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== Converting Old Microfilm Numbers to New Numbers == | == Converting Old Microfilm Numbers to New Numbers == | ||
The data sources listed on some of these family group records often include old book and film numbers. There have been a number of [[Old Book and Film Numbers Used by the | The data sources listed on some of these family group records often include old book and film numbers. There have been a number of [[Old Book and Film Numbers Used by the FamilySearch Library|old book and film numbers used by the FamilySearch Library]] over the years to identify and label its book and microfilm collections. When microfilming began, a combination of letters and numbers was used to number the films. Later, a system of serial numbers with part numbers was used. Finally, a straight numbering system was used beginning with film number 000001. Each time, the existing films were renumbered. Today there are more than 2,400,000 microfilms in the library's collection. | ||
In order to find a source on film, you may need to convert an [[Old film numbers|old film number]] to a new film number. For instructions, see "[[Old film numbers]]." | In order to find a source on film, you may need to convert an [[Old book and film numbers|old film number]] to a new film number. For instructions, see "[[Old book and film numbers]]." | ||
== Other | == Other Family Group Record Collections == | ||
Other notable collections of family group records or family group sheets held by the | Other notable collections of family group records or family group sheets held by the FamilySearch Library, but not included in the "Family Group Records Collection," include:<br> | ||
*[[Ancestral File]]. | *[[Ancestral File]]. | ||
*{{ | *{{FSC|30353|title-id|disp=''Ancestral file submission sheets''}}. Salt Lake City: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Genealogical Society of Utah, 1983-1994,1996. (On 606 FS Library films, beginning with {{FSC|1394001|film|disp=1,394,001}}.) Consult these films to see the source citations that were not keyed into Ancestral File.<br> | ||
*{{ | *{{FSC|425304|title-id|disp=Everton publishers computerized family file, vols. 1 & 2}}. Logan, Utah: Everton Publishers, 198-. (On 251 microfiches, FS Library 6334056. No circulation to FamilySearch centers.) Also known as the Computerized Family File.<br> | ||
*''Family Group Records: Collected and Compiled by the Former Spanish-American Mission. ''Salt Lake City: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1973, 1980. (On 8 | *''Family Group Records: Collected and Compiled by the Former Spanish-American Mission. ''Salt Lake City: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1973, 1980. (On 8 FS Library films, beginning with film 940001.) Most of these records were submitted by members of the Spanish-Mexican Mission, which included Mexico and the Spanish-speaking Saints in Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.<br> | ||
*{{ | *{{FSC|552988|title-id|disp=''Family Group Records Sent to Mesa FamilySearch Center''}}. Salt Lake City: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1992. (On 74 FS Library films, beginning with film 1,832,019.) Family group sheets at Mesa FamilySearch Center, Mesa, Arizona. Records were submitted by Arizona researchers, but families may be located in other states and countries.<br> | ||
*''Four-Generation Pedigrees and Family Group Sheets, 1700–1983. ''Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The. Genealogical Department. Branch Library (Johannesburg, Transvaal). ( | *''Four-Generation Pedigrees and Family Group Sheets, 1700–1983. ''Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The. Genealogical Department. Branch Library (Johannesburg, Transvaal). (FS Library film 1367174.) These are arranged alphabetically by the surname of the Church member descendant in South Africa. This set is incomplete.<br> | ||
*[[Pedigree Resource File]]. | *[[Pedigree Resource File]]. | ||
*''Piedmont Project Family Group Sheets. ''Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The. Genealogical Department. Salt Lake City: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1968. ( | *''Piedmont Project Family Group Sheets. ''Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The. Genealogical Department. Salt Lake City: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1968. (FS Library films 472230–81.) To assist members with Italian ancestry, the Genealogical Department filled out family group sheets from sources found in 16 Protestant parishes in the Province of Torino, Italy.<br> | ||
*''Polynesian Family Group Records Collection, 1924–1969. ''Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogical Society. Salt Lake City: Genealogical Society of Utah, (197–?) ( | *''Polynesian Family Group Records Collection, 1924–1969. ''Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogical Society. Salt Lake City: Genealogical Society of Utah, (197–?) (FS Library films 1901843–69.) This is a film copy of the Polynesian collection at the Laie FamilySearch Center in Hawaii. Most of these sheets are also found in the Archives Section, discussed above.<br> | ||
== Further Reading == | == Further Reading == | ||
For further details about these family group records see: | For further details about these family group records see: | ||
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*FamilySearch Library (Salt Lake City, Utah). United States and Canada Reference Unit. Tracing LDS Families. Second edition. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2000. Information about availability of the original collection binders is outdated. | |||
*"FamilySearch Catalog." Online database. [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog ''FamilySearch.org'']. copyright 2008. | |||
*Meyerink, Kory L. "General References and Guides." In ''The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy.'' Loretto Dennis Szucs and Sandra Hargreaves Luebking, editors. Third edition. Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2006. Page 81. | *Meyerink, Kory L. "General References and Guides." In ''The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy.'' Loretto Dennis Szucs and Sandra Hargreaves Luebking, editors. Third edition. Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2006. Page 81. | ||
*Nichols, Elizabeth. "Family Group Collections of the | *Nichols, Elizabeth. "Family Group Collections of the FamilySearch Library." {{FSC|244938|title-id|disp=''Genealogical Journal''}} 24 (Winter 1996): 11-27. FS Library book 973 D5gi; not available on microfilm. This article also describes the relationship of the ''Temple Records Index Bureau Endowment Index'' (TIB), the ''Ordinance Index'', and "[[Ancestral File|Ancestral File]]" to the family group records. Information about availability of the original collection binders is outdated. | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:39, 14 December 2023
The Family Group Records Collection provides microfilmed copies of about 8 million family group records created by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The collection can help you survey research done previously by others, saving you time and giving you valuable information. While you should not assume the information to be completely accurate, you can use the information and sources provided on the family group records to guide you to original records. The collection is divided into two sections, the Archive Section and the Patrons Section.[1]
Archive Section
This section of the Family Group Records Collection contains five million family group records submitted by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1942 and 1969. The Archive Section of the Family Group Records Collection was previously available to the public in binders marked with pink labels on the spines. Unfortunately, patrons removed some of the records before microfilming could be completed. The records are now available to the public only on microfilm.
| Collection/ Submission Years |
Notes | Films |
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Main Collection |
The family group records are arranged alphabetically by the husband's surname, then given name, and then by the date of birth/christening. In 1993 the microfilms in the Archive Section were checked against the original family group records and it was found that 18,000 sheets were not microfilmed. The missing sheets were photocopied and then microfilmed as an addendum to the collection. This collection is now online at Family Group Records Collection, Archives Section, 1942-1969 - How to Use this Collection |
1,998 microfilm reels. See Family group records collection; archives section. Supplement begins on film 1275491. Addendum begins on film 1750758. |
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Oriental Collection |
Family group records for some countries or non-Roman languages were either not included in the Main Collection, or were updated after the main collection was filmed. These additional collections were later filmed separately. This collection is arranged alphabetically by husband's romanized name, then by birth date. Most records are for persons living from ca. 1100-1979 A.D. | 33 microfilm reels See Family group records collection; archives section, Oriental collection. |
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Greece and miscellaneous countries |
Family group records for some countries or non-Roman languages were either not included in the Main Collection, or were updated after the main collection was filmed. These additional collections were later filmed separately. This collection is arranged alphabetically, by husband's name when known, and by wife's name when name of husband is unknown. Within this arrangement, records of different people with the same name are arranged by birthdate. |
3 microfilm reels. See Family group records collection; archives section (16 millimeter microfilm format) : Greece and miscellaneous countries |
In the Archive Section, an asterisk (*) next to the name of the husband, wife, their parents, or their children indicates that this individual appears on another Archive Section family group record. An asterisk next to the name of a child's spouse indicates another spouse is specified on the back of the record.
Patrons Section
Three million family group records were submitted to the Patrons Section between 1926-1979. The purpose was to share genealogical information and identify others working on the same lines. Each collection has some names that cannot be found in other filmings. The family group records often included a brief list of the sources used to compile the record. Sometimes the sources specify old film numbers or book numbers used by the FamilySearch Library. Some records also included biographical histories for the family members listed on the form. In many instances several records have been submitted for the same family unit. Comparison of these records will sometimes reveal discrepancies. The collection binders have been removed from circulation so these records are available only on microfilm.
The 1924 Collection
The 1924- collection has been filmed twice, once after 1950 and again after 1962. This collection should not be confused with the "1924-1942 : unalphabetized" collection.
| Submission Years | Notes | Films |
|---|---|---|
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1924-1950 |
Records pertain primarily to persons living from ca. 1700-1962. Contains some records for persons living as far back as 600 A.D. Records arranged in approximate alphabetical order. Surnames spelled differently but pronounced the same are often interfiled; some records filed out of alphabetical order. Records for some surnames are incomplete or missing. This filming is difficult to read. The 1924-1962 filming includes most of these records and is more legible. |
824 microfilm reels. See Family group records collection; patrons section, 1924-1950 |
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1924-1962 |
Records are arranged alphabetically by husband's name when known, and by wife's name when name of husband is unknown. If there is more than one record with the same filing name then they are arranged by birth/christening date. Some records were filmed slightly out of order. This filming includes most of the records from the 1924-1950 filming and is more legible. |
614 microfilm reels. See Family group records collection; patrons section, 1924-1962 |
The 1962 Collection
The 1962- collection resulted from the Three- and Four-Generation Programs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 1965 the Church asked members to submit family group records for three generations of their family. By the end of 1966, about 20% of members had participated. In 1966 the Church extended the request to four generations plus a pedigree chart. Submissions made after 1 July 1979 were added to Ancestral File rather than the Family Group Records Collection.[2]
The 1962- collection has also been filmed twice. The 1962-1977 filming is arranged alphabetically and the 1962-1979 filming is arranged by submission year. Neither filming captured the back of the forms, which, in some cases contained additional information. The collection was previously available to the public in binders marked with yellow labels on the spines.
| Submission Years | Notes | Films |
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1962-1977 |
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596 microfilm reels. See Family group records collection; patrons section, 1962-1977 |
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1962-1979 |
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1165 microfilm reels. See Family group records collection; patrons section, 1962-1979 |
Miscellaneous Collections
The patrons section also contains a number of small, miscellaneous collections described here.
| Collection | Notes | FamilySearch Catalog |
|---|---|---|
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Miscellaneous Collection |
These family group records are sometimes referred to as supplementary family group records. They were submitted to the Genealogical Society for filing only. |
41 microfilm reels. See Family group records collection; patrons section, miscellaneous collection |
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Amor and related families |
Miscellaneous family group records of the Amor, Wall (Whale) and related families of Wiltshire and elsewhere in England. |
1 microfilm reel. See Family group records collection; patrons section; Amor and related families : miscellaneous family group records |
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Central States Mission temple record book |
Records pertain to people living from ca. 1770 onward, primarily in the southern and midwestern United States. |
1 microfilm reel. See Family group records collection; patrons section; Central States Mission temple record book : miscellaneous family group records |
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Doty, Doten and related families |
Three surname groupings, Doty, Doten, and allied families (including Pack); then arranged alphabetically. Most individuals lived from about 1700-1930 and resided in New England or the midwest. Allied families are incomplete starting with S. |
8 microfilm reels. See Family group records collection; patrons section; Doty, Doten and related families : miscellaneous family group records |
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Greene and related families |
Submitted by the Pack family. Arranged by record number,regardless of surname. Most individuals lived from about 1700-1930 and resided in New England or the midwest. |
8 microfilm reels. See Family group records collection; patrons section; Greene and related families : miscellaneous family group records |
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Hayes and related families |
Information in these records was taken from volume 2 of John Hayes, A Book of His Family by Katharine F. Richmond (1866-). Prepared by Don Reay, Fillmore, Utah. |
1 microfilm reel. See Family group records collection; patrons section; Hayes and related families : miscellaneous family group records |
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Hull and related families |
Thomas Hull was born in County Antrim, Ireland in 1805, and moved to Scotland where the family became Latter-day Saints. They emigrated to the United States in 1854 and to Utah in 1859. Includes biographies of Hull family members compiled by Margretta Hull Rallison. submitted by Wealthy Hull, Salt Lake City, Utah. |
1 microfilm reel. See Family group records collection; patrons section; Hull and related families : miscellaneous family group records |
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Isaksen and related families of Royken, Buskerud, Norway |
Includes records for persons living from about 1670 onward. Submitted by Annetta Isaksen. |
1 microfilm reel. See Family group records collection; patrons section; Isaksen and related families of Royken, Buskerud, Norway : miscellaneous family group records |
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Ives and related families |
Arranged by record number, regardless of surname. Most individuals lived from about 1700-1930 and resided in New England or the midwest. Submitted by the Pack family. |
3 microfilm reels. See Family group records collection; patrons section; Ives and related families : miscellaneous family group records |
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Morgan and related families |
The Morgan family of Gloucestershire, England, primarily in the 1700's. Submitted by R. W. Morgan, Lawndale, California. |
1 microfilm reel. See Family group records collection; patrons section; Morgan and related families : miscellaneous family group records |
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Niederer and related families |
Niederer family group records of Lutzenberg, St. Gallen, Switzerland, copied from Julius Billeter's records by Elizabeth F. Peterson, Manti, Utah.--1950, surnames Furguson-Fyt (partial duplicate copy of film 261135. |
1 microfilm reel. See Family group records collection; patrons section; Niederer and related families : miscellaneous family group records |
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Parker and related families |
Includes family group records, biographical sketches, etc. for the Parker, Agee, Ross, Daniel and related families of Sevier County, Utah and elsewhere, gathered by Ella Parker Ogden, Salt Lake City, Utah. |
2 microfilm reels. See Family group records collection; patrons section; Parker and related families : miscellaneous family group records |
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Reynolds and related families of Roanoke Co., Virginia |
Submitted by Ethel Marr Adair, Sparks, Nevada. |
1 microfilm reel. See Family group records collection; patrons section; Reynolds and related families of Roanoke Co., Virginia : miscellaneous family group records |
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Schweizer and related families |
Includes Boosinger, Schweizer and related families of Switzerland and elsewhere. Submitted by John M. Bossinger, Albion, Idaho. |
1 microfilm reel. See Family group records collection; patrons section; Schweizer and related families : miscellaneous family group records |
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Smith, Denney, Berrett and related families of Utah and Idaho |
Submitted by Mrs. Ruth Berrett, Murray, Utah. |
1 microfilm reel. See Family group records collection; patrons section; Smith, Denney, Berrett and related families of Utah and Idaho : miscellaneous family group records |
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Taylor and related families |
The Taylor, Ostler and related families of Salt Lake City, Utah and elsewhere. Indexed in the [Early Church Information file]. Submitted by Anne T. Irving, West Jordan, Utah. |
1 microfilm reel. See Family group records collection; patrons section; Taylor and related families : miscellaneous family group records |
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Tongan Mission and Groveland, Idaho Ward |
Persons in records lived primarily from ca. 1800 onward. |
1 microfilm reel. See Family group records collection; patrons section; Tongan Mission and Groveland, Idaho Ward : miscellaneous family group records |
One final collection in the patrons section is the "1924-1942 : unalphabetized" collection. It is cataloged under "patron section" instead of "patrons section." This collection should not be confused with the alphabetized, 1924- collection.
| Collection | Notes | FamilySearch Catalog |
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1924-1942 : unalphabetized |
Family group records filmed in the order received; no alphabetical or geographical arrangement. "Probably the very first collection of family group records. These forms had spaces to record families on the front and back of the sheet — therefore they are called the Form 2 collection. Because of this condition, it was not possible to alphabetize the sheets." [1] |
1030 microfilm reels. See Family group records collection -- patron section, 1924-1942 : unalphabetized |
Converting Old Microfilm Numbers to New Numbers
The data sources listed on some of these family group records often include old book and film numbers. There have been a number of old book and film numbers used by the FamilySearch Library over the years to identify and label its book and microfilm collections. When microfilming began, a combination of letters and numbers was used to number the films. Later, a system of serial numbers with part numbers was used. Finally, a straight numbering system was used beginning with film number 000001. Each time, the existing films were renumbered. Today there are more than 2,400,000 microfilms in the library's collection.
In order to find a source on film, you may need to convert an old film number to a new film number. For instructions, see "Old book and film numbers."
Other Family Group Record Collections
Other notable collections of family group records or family group sheets held by the FamilySearch Library, but not included in the "Family Group Records Collection," include:
- Ancestral File.
- Ancestral file submission sheets. Salt Lake City: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Genealogical Society of Utah, 1983-1994,1996. (On 606 FS Library films, beginning with 1,394,001.) Consult these films to see the source citations that were not keyed into Ancestral File.
- Everton publishers computerized family file, vols. 1 & 2. Logan, Utah: Everton Publishers, 198-. (On 251 microfiches, FS Library 6334056. No circulation to FamilySearch centers.) Also known as the Computerized Family File.
- Family Group Records: Collected and Compiled by the Former Spanish-American Mission. Salt Lake City: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1973, 1980. (On 8 FS Library films, beginning with film 940001.) Most of these records were submitted by members of the Spanish-Mexican Mission, which included Mexico and the Spanish-speaking Saints in Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.
- Family Group Records Sent to Mesa FamilySearch Center. Salt Lake City: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1992. (On 74 FS Library films, beginning with film 1,832,019.) Family group sheets at Mesa FamilySearch Center, Mesa, Arizona. Records were submitted by Arizona researchers, but families may be located in other states and countries.
- Four-Generation Pedigrees and Family Group Sheets, 1700–1983. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The. Genealogical Department. Branch Library (Johannesburg, Transvaal). (FS Library film 1367174.) These are arranged alphabetically by the surname of the Church member descendant in South Africa. This set is incomplete.
- Pedigree Resource File.
- Piedmont Project Family Group Sheets. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The. Genealogical Department. Salt Lake City: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1968. (FS Library films 472230–81.) To assist members with Italian ancestry, the Genealogical Department filled out family group sheets from sources found in 16 Protestant parishes in the Province of Torino, Italy.
- Polynesian Family Group Records Collection, 1924–1969. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogical Society. Salt Lake City: Genealogical Society of Utah, (197–?) (FS Library films 1901843–69.) This is a film copy of the Polynesian collection at the Laie FamilySearch Center in Hawaii. Most of these sheets are also found in the Archives Section, discussed above.
Further Reading
For further details about these family group records see:
|
- FamilySearch Library (Salt Lake City, Utah). United States and Canada Reference Unit. Tracing LDS Families. Second edition. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2000. Information about availability of the original collection binders is outdated.
- "FamilySearch Catalog." Online database. FamilySearch.org. copyright 2008.
- Meyerink, Kory L. "General References and Guides." In The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy. Loretto Dennis Szucs and Sandra Hargreaves Luebking, editors. Third edition. Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2006. Page 81.
- Nichols, Elizabeth. "Family Group Collections of the FamilySearch Library." Genealogical Journal 24 (Winter 1996): 11-27. FS Library book 973 D5gi; not available on microfilm. This article also describes the relationship of the Temple Records Index Bureau Endowment Index (TIB), the Ordinance Index, and "Ancestral File" to the family group records. Information about availability of the original collection binders is outdated.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Elizabeth Nichols, "Family Group Collections of the FamilySearch Library," Genealogical Journal 24 (Winter 1996): 11-27.
- ↑ James B. Allen, et. al., Hearts Turned to the Fathers: A History of the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1894-1994 (Provo, Utah: BYU Studies, Brigham Young University).