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This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Nebraska]]. 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 [[Nebraska Genealogy|Nebraska]]. 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 | === Records of the FamilySearch Library === | ||
The [ | The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has many of the records described in these Nebraska Wiki pages. The major holdings include published local histories, church and cemetery transcripts, census records, and agency records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The library has purchased some records on microfilm from the National Archives and the Nebraska State Historical Society. | ||
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 FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] found at the library and at each FamilySearch Center. The catalog is available in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog online] or microfiche versions. To find a record, look in the ''Place Search'' of the catalog for: | |||
The | {{Block indent|*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as: }} | ||
{{Block indent|'''''UNITED STATES''''' - CENSUS |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|'''''NEBRASKA''''' - BIOGRAPHY |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|'''''NEBRASKA, DOUGLAS''''' - CEMETERIES |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|'''''NEBRASKA, DOUGLAS, OMAHA''''' - DIRECTORIES<br><br>|2}} | |||
{{Block indent|*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as: }} | |||
{{Block indent|UNITED STATES - '''''CENSUS''''' |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|NEBRASKA - '''''BIOGRAPHY''''' |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|NEBRASKA, DOUGLAS - '''''CEMETERIES''''' |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|NEBRASKA, DOUGLAS, OMAHA - '''''DIRECTORIES'''''<br><br>|2}} | |||
The page titles in the Nebraska Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog. | The page titles in the Nebraska Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog. | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:11, 19 August 2025
This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from Nebraska. 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 Nebraska Wiki pages. The major holdings include published local histories, church and cemetery transcripts, census records, and agency records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The library has purchased some records on microfilm from the National Archives and the Nebraska State Historical Society.
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 online or microfiche versions. To find a record, look in the Place Search of the catalog for:
The page titles in the Nebraska Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog.