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The library has thousands of family histories. In a family history, you may find genealogical information, photographs, biographical sketches, and stories about the family. Books are usually available only in the Family History Library. However, most histories are also available on microfilm or microfiche and can be ordered for use at a family history center. | The library has thousands of family histories. In a family history, you may find genealogical information, photographs, biographical sketches, and stories about the family. Books are usually available only in the Family History Library. However, most histories are also available on microfilm or microfiche and can be ordered for use at a family history center. | ||
To find a family history, you will need to use the "Surname" section of the | To find a family history, you will need to use the "Surname" section of the FamilySearch Catalog (if using the microfiche edition) or the "Surname" search in FamilySearch. The catalog does not list every name found in a family history. Only major families found in a history are listed. Look for your ancestor's surname (last name). | ||
After you find catalog entries that contain your ancestor's surname, read the descriptions to see if the family history matches the time period and place in which your ancestor lived. The computer version of the catalog allows you to search for key words in the descriptions. This feature can save you time if many family histories contain your ancestor's surname. | After you find catalog entries that contain your ancestor's surname, read the descriptions to see if the family history matches the time period and place in which your ancestor lived. The computer version of the catalog allows you to search for key words in the descriptions. This feature can save you time if many family histories contain your ancestor's surname. | ||
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'''Other Sources of Compiled Records''' | '''Other Sources of Compiled Records''' | ||
Other sources of compiled records are available. Take your pedigree chart and research log to a staff member to determine whether any of the following sources would be helpful and how to locate them. Most compiled records are described in the [[Introduction to the | Other sources of compiled records are available. Take your pedigree chart and research log to a staff member to determine whether any of the following sources would be helpful and how to locate them. Most compiled records are described in the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]]. | ||
*Genealogies | *Genealogies | ||
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===== Vital Records and Civil Registration ===== | ===== Vital Records and Civil Registration ===== | ||
Most government offices keep records of births, marriages, and deaths. In the | Most government offices keep records of births, marriages, and deaths. In the FamilySearch Catalog these records are listed under "Vital Records" for the United States and Canada, and "Civil Registration" for other countries. | ||
===== Church Records ===== | ===== Church Records ===== | ||
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==== Select Specific Records to Search ==== | ==== Select Specific Records to Search ==== | ||
Once you have determined what type of record to search for, you will need to select a specific record. Most original records are listed in the "Locality" (or place) section of the | Once you have determined what type of record to search for, you will need to select a specific record. Most original records are listed in the "Locality" (or place) section of the FamilySearch Catalog. This section lists records by country, state or province, county, or town. You will need to know the place where your ancestor lived and the type of record you chose to search, such as census, land and property, or vital record. The record type is called a topic in the FamilySearch version of the FamilySearch Catalog. | ||
When you find the records for the place where your ancestor lived, read the descriptions to see if a record covers the time period you need. Indexes are often available for original records. If one is available, search the index first. | When you find the records for the place where your ancestor lived, read the descriptions to see if a record covers the time period you need. Indexes are often available for original records. If one is available, search the index first. | ||
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Choose a record type. Use the chart (called "Record Selection Table") found by searching for the country in the Wiki. | Choose a record type. Use the chart (called "Record Selection Table") found by searching for the country in the Wiki. | ||
Select specific records to search. Find the locality and record type in the Locality section of the | Select specific records to search. Find the locality and record type in the Locality section of the FamilySearch Catalog. | ||
Describe the records in your research log. | Describe the records in your research log. | ||
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| OBJECTIVE<br>To obtain information about— | | OBJECTIVE<br>To obtain information about— | ||
| colspan="2" | RECORD TYPES<br>Look in the | | colspan="2" | RECORD TYPES<br>Look in the FamilySearch Catalog, Locality section for these record types: | ||
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<nowiki>*Outside the United States and Canada, see "Civil Registration" instead of "Vital Records."</nowiki> | <nowiki>*Outside the United States and Canada, see "Civil Registration" instead of "Vital Records."</nowiki> | ||
Note: Also search the [[Introduction to the | Note: Also search the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] , using the Subject section for key topics in your objective. | ||
== Related Content == | == Related Content == | ||