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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Ohio]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Ohio_Search_Strategies|Search Strategies]]'' | ''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Ohio, United States Genealogy|Ohio]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Ohio_Search_Strategies|Search Strategies]]'' | ||
This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Ohio]]. As you read the Ohio Wiki pages, also study the [[United States]] 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 [[Ohio, United States Genealogy|Ohio]]. As you read the Ohio Wiki pages, also study the [[United States]] Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records. | ||
=== Records of the | === Records of the FamilySearch Library === | ||
Some of the sources described in the Ohio Wiki pages list the | Some of the sources described in the Ohio Wiki pages list the FamilySearch Library’s book, microfilm, microfiche, and compact disc numbers. These are preceded by ''FHL'', the abbreviation for [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library]. These numbers may be used to locate materials in the FamilySearch Library . | ||
The computer Internet is growing in importance to genealogists. Sources found on the Internet are cited in these Wiki pages with blue links to each. | The computer Internet is growing in importance to genealogists. Sources found on the Internet are cited in these Wiki pages with blue links to each. | ||
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=== FamilySearch™ === | === FamilySearch™ === | ||
'''''FamilySearch at | '''''FamilySearch at FamilySearch Centers'''''. FamilySearch is a collection of computer files containing millions of names. FamilySearch is a good place to begin your family history research. Some of the records come from compiled sources, and some have been extracted from original sources. The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] and many [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch Centers] have computers with FamilySearch. | ||
FamilySearch Library and FamilySearch Center computers with FamilySearch have access to the Internet, computer on-line services, networks, or bulletin boards. Those services are also available at many public libraries, college libraries, and private locations. Limited access to the Internet is available on a few computers in the Automated Resource Center in the FamilySearch Library. | |||
'''''FamilySearch™ Internet Genealogy Service'''''. The Internet site at www.familysearch.org allows you to preserve your genealogy, | '''''FamilySearch™ Internet Genealogy Service'''''. The Internet site at www.familysearch.org allows you to preserve your genealogy, locate FamilySearch Library publications, learn research strategies, and look for information about your ancestors in the following resources: | ||
*[[Ancestral File|''Ancestral File'']], a file of over 35 million names organized into families and pedigrees. | *[[Ancestral File|''Ancestral File'']], a file of over 35 million names organized into families and pedigrees. | ||
*[[International Genealogical Index|''International Genealogical Index'']], an index of over 600 million names extracted out of vital records primarily from the British Isles, North America, and northern Europe. | *[[International Genealogical Index|''International Genealogical Index'']], an index of over 600 million names extracted out of vital records primarily from the British Isles, North America, and northern Europe. | ||
*[[Introduction to the | *[[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|''FamilySearch Catalog'']], a description and classification of over 2 million microfilm reels, and hundreds of thousands of genealogical books. You can search the catalog by family name, locality, author, or book or film number. | ||
*''FamilySearch Research Wiki'', how-to advice by the genealogical community for the community. | *''FamilySearch Research Wiki'', how-to advice by the genealogical community for the community. | ||
=== | === 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]] available at the library and at each FamilySearch Center, and on the Internet at: www.familysearch.org/Search/searchcatalog.asp . To find a record in the FamilySearch Catalog, look in the ''Place Search'' for: | ||
:*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived: | :*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived: | ||
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::OHIO, ALLEN, LIMA – '''HISTORY''' | ::OHIO, ALLEN, LIMA – '''HISTORY''' | ||
The page titles in these Wiki pages match the names of record types (subject headings) used in the | The page titles in these Wiki pages match the names of record types (subject headings) used in the FamilySearch Catalog. | ||
{{Ohio|Ohio}} | {{Ohio|Ohio}} | ||
[[Category:Ohio | [[Category:Ohio Research Strategies]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:23, 26 January 2023
United States 
Ohio Search Strategies
This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from Ohio. As you read the Ohio Wiki pages, also study the United States Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records.
Records of the FamilySearch Library
Some of the sources described in the Ohio Wiki pages list the FamilySearch Library’s book, microfilm, microfiche, and compact disc numbers. These are preceded by FHL, the abbreviation for FamilySearch Library. These numbers may be used to locate materials in the FamilySearch Library .
The computer Internet is growing in importance to genealogists. Sources found on the Internet are cited in these Wiki pages with blue links to each.
FamilySearch™
FamilySearch at FamilySearch Centers. FamilySearch is a collection of computer files containing millions of names. FamilySearch is a good place to begin your family history research. Some of the records come from compiled sources, and some have been extracted from original sources. The FamilySearch Library and many FamilySearch Centers have computers with FamilySearch.
FamilySearch Library and FamilySearch Center computers with FamilySearch have access to the Internet, computer on-line services, networks, or bulletin boards. Those services are also available at many public libraries, college libraries, and private locations. Limited access to the Internet is available on a few computers in the Automated Resource Center in the FamilySearch Library.
FamilySearch™ Internet Genealogy Service. The Internet site at www.familysearch.org allows you to preserve your genealogy, locate FamilySearch Library publications, learn research strategies, and look for information about your ancestors in the following resources:
- Ancestral File, a file of over 35 million names organized into families and pedigrees.
- International Genealogical Index, an index of over 600 million names extracted out of vital records primarily from the British Isles, North America, and northern Europe.
- FamilySearch Catalog, a description and classification of over 2 million microfilm reels, and hundreds of thousands of genealogical books. You can search the catalog by family name, locality, author, or book or film number.
- FamilySearch Research Wiki, how-to advice by the genealogical community for the community.
FamilySearch Catalog
The library’s records are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog available at the library and at each FamilySearch Center, and on the Internet at: www.familysearch.org/Search/searchcatalog.asp . To find a record in the FamilySearch Catalog, look in the Place Search for:
- The place where your ancestor lived:
- UNITED STATES – CENSUS
- OHIO – BIOGRAPHY
- OHIO, MUSKINGUM – VITAL RECORDS
- OHIO, ALLEN, LIMA – HISTORY
- The record type you want, such as:
- UNITED STATES – CENSUS
- OHIO – BIOGRAPHY
- OHIO, MUSKINGUM – VITAL RECORDS
- OHIO, ALLEN, LIMA – HISTORY
The page titles in these Wiki pages match the names of record types (subject headings) used in the FamilySearch Catalog.