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You may find information about your ancestor in the following important nationwide genealogical indexes described in [[United States Genealogy]]. | You may find information about your ancestor in the following important nationwide genealogical indexes described in [[United States Genealogy]]. | ||
'''World Connect'''. Hundreds of thousands of Kentuckians appear in family trees submitted to the online ''[http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com World Connect Project]''. The accuracy of the data varies, but the database is commendable for its ability to include transcribed sources within each individual's file. These databases will provide many researchers clues as to what has been done in the past, and where future research efforts should be directed. | '''World Connect'''. Hundreds of thousands of Kentuckians appear in family trees submitted to the online ''[http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com World Connect Project]''. The accuracy of the data varies, but the database is commendable for its ability to include transcribed sources within each individual's file. These databases will provide many researchers clues as to what has been done in the past, and where future research efforts should be directed.'''<br>''' | ||
*''' | *'''IGI''' (International Genealogical Index.) Extracted records are included in the general search found at [https://familysearch.org/search/#form=historical_records FamilySearch] | ||
*'''FamilyFinder Index''' ([[Kentucky Census]]. Also on the Internet at [http://www.familytreemaker.com/ familytreemaker].) | *'''FamilyFinder Index''' ([[Kentucky Census]]. Also on the Internet at [http://www.familytreemaker.com/ familytreemaker].) | ||
*'''Family History Library Catalog''' available on [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog FamilySearch] <br> | *'''Family History Library Catalog''' available on [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog FamilySearch] <br> | ||
*'''Historical Records''' are available at [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=historical_records FamilySearch]. Many records have been indexed and are searchable on this site. | *'''Historical Records''' are available at [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=historical_records FamilySearch]. Many records have been indexed and are searchable on this site. | ||
*'''Index to National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections (NUCMC)''' ("Genealogy" section. Also available on the [http://www.loc.gov/coll/nucmc/ Internet].'''<br>''' | |||
*'''Pedigree Resource File''' | *'''Pedigree Resource File''' and'''Ancestral File''' consist of unedited, lineage-linked pedigrees submitted to the Family History Department. They also include the associated family groups, descendancy charts, and sometimes notes or sources. It is available at [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=trees FamilySearch]. | ||
*'''Periodical Source Index (PERSI)''' ("[[Kentucky Periodicals|Periodicals]]" section. Available on the Internet at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/category.aspx?cat=151 ancestry] ($)for a subscription fee or on [http://www.heritagequestonline.com HeritageQuest Online] from your local library- free.) | *'''Periodical Source Index (PERSI)''' ("[[Kentucky Periodicals|Periodicals]]" section. Available on the Internet at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/category.aspx?cat=151 ancestry] ($)for a subscription fee or on [http://www.heritagequestonline.com HeritageQuest Online] from your local library- free.) | ||
*'''Social Security Death Index''' ("[[Kentucky Vital Records|Vital Records]]" page) This index is also available on the Internet at http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ or on compact disc from several companies. The Internet version sometimes includes a few more recently reported deaths than compact disc versions. For details about the FamilySearch compact disc version see the resource guide, U.S. [[Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Social Security Death Index]]. | *'''Social Security Death Index''' ("[[Kentucky Vital Records|Vital Records]]" page) This index is also available on the Internet at http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ or on compact disc from several companies. The Internet version sometimes includes a few more recently reported deaths than compact disc versions. For details about the FamilySearch compact disc version see the resource guide, U.S. [[Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Social Security Death Index]]. | ||