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This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from Pennsylvania. As you read these Wiki pages, study theWiki pages for the | This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from Pennsylvania. As you read these Wiki pages, study theWiki pages for the [[United States]], which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records. | ||
=== Records at the FamilySearch Library === | === Records at the FamilySearch Library === | ||
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The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has many of the records listed in these Wiki pages. The major holdings include genealogies, histories, and cemetery, census, church, immigration, land, military, naturalization, probate, tax, and vital records. | The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has many of the records listed in these Wiki pages. The major holdings include genealogies, histories, and cemetery, census, church, immigration, land, military, naturalization, probate, tax, and vital records. | ||
Some of the sources described in these Wiki pages list the FamilySearch Library's book, microfilm, microfiche, and | Some of the sources described in these Wiki pages list the FamilySearch Library's book, microfilm, microfiche, and CD numbers. These numbers are preceded by FS Library, the abbreviation for FamilySearch Library. These numbers may be used to locate materials in the library . | ||
=== FamilySearch Catalog === | === FamilySearch Catalog === | ||
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The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] found at the FamilySearch Library and at each [https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/about FamilySearch center]. To find a record, look in the place search of the FamilySearch Catalog for: | The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] found at the FamilySearch Library and at each [https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/about FamilySearch center]. To find a record, look in the place search of the FamilySearch Catalog for: | ||
{{Block indent|*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as:}} | |||
{{Block indent|'''''UNITED STATES''''' - CENSUS |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|'''''PENNSYLVANIA''''' - GENEALOGY |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|'''''PENNSYLVANIA, PHILADELPHIA'''''- PROBATE RECORDS |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|'''''PENNSYLVANIA, PHILADELPHIA, PHILADELPHIA''''' - CHURCH RECORDS|2}} | |||
{{Block indent|*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as:}} | |||
{{Block indent|UNITED STATES - '''''CENSUS''''' |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|PENNSYLVANIA - '''''GENEALOGY''''' |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|PENNSYLVANIA, PHILADELPHIA - '''''PROBATE RECORDS''''' |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|PENNSYLVANIA, PHILADELPHIA, PHILADELPHIA - '''''CHURCH RECORDS'''''|2}} | |||
The section headings in these Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the FamilySearch Catalog. | The section headings in these Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the FamilySearch Catalog. | ||
Latest revision as of 00:57, 20 August 2025
This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from Pennsylvania. As you read these Wiki pages, study theWiki pages for the United States, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records.
Records at the FamilySearch Library
The FamilySearch Library has many of the records listed in these Wiki pages. The major holdings include genealogies, histories, and cemetery, census, church, immigration, land, military, naturalization, probate, tax, and vital records.
Some of the sources described in these Wiki pages list the FamilySearch Library's book, microfilm, microfiche, and CD numbers. These numbers are preceded by FS Library, the abbreviation for FamilySearch Library. These numbers may be used to locate materials in the library .
FamilySearch Catalog
The library's records are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog found at the FamilySearch Library and at each FamilySearch center. To find a record, look in the place search of the FamilySearch Catalog for:
The section headings in these Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the FamilySearch Catalog.