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Most family history periodicals have reprinted copies of local sources of genealogical value. These may include genealogies, information about local records and archives, queries, census indexes, transcripts of family Bible records, church records, court records, cemetery records, land records, obituaries, and wills. Over 35 periodicals are published in Alabama. | Most family history periodicals have reprinted copies of local sources of genealogical value. These may include genealogies, information about local records and archives, queries, census indexes, transcripts of family Bible records, church records, court records, cemetery records, land records, obituaries, and wills. Over 35 periodicals are published in [[Alabama]]. | ||
A list of Alabama genealogical and historical societies with the titles of their periodicals is on pages 51–54 of Marilyn Davis Barefield’s ''Researching in Alabama: A Genealogical Guide.'' Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1987. (FHL book 976.1 D27b.) This book has a chapter about records that can help you research in the “burned counties.” Maps show the Mississippi Territory in 1800, 1808, 1809, 1812, and 1815 and Alabama Territory in 1818. The book includes information about valuable records collections in various libraries and archives. | A list of Alabama genealogical and historical societies with the titles of their periodicals is on pages 51–54 of Marilyn Davis Barefield’s ''Researching in Alabama: A Genealogical Guide.'' Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1987. (FHL book 976.1 D27b.) This book has a chapter about records that can help you research in the “burned counties.” Maps show the Mississippi Territory in 1800, 1808, 1809, 1812, and 1815 and Alabama Territory in 1818. The book includes information about valuable records collections in various libraries and archives. | ||
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'''Indexes.''' Most of the periodicals listed above have annual indexes in their final issue for the year. For nationwide indexes to many of these and other family history periodicals, see the "[[United States Periodicals|Periodicals]]" section of the United States Research Outline. The book and microfiche indexes commonly known as "PERSI" are especially useful since they refer to items published in thousands of English and French-Canadian family history periodicals. The sources for the Periodical Source Index are: | '''Indexes.''' Most of the periodicals listed above have annual indexes in their final issue for the year. For nationwide indexes to many of these and other family history periodicals, see the "[[United States Periodicals|Periodicals]]" section of the United States Research Outline. The book and microfiche indexes commonly known as "PERSI" are especially useful since they refer to items published in thousands of English and French-Canadian family history periodicals. The sources for the Periodical Source Index are: | ||
''Periodical Source Index (PERSI).'' 31+ volumes. Ft. Wayne, Indiana: Allen County Public Library Foundation, 1986-. (FHL book 973 D25per 1847–1985; fiche 6016863 [set of 40]; book 973 D25per (1986-1997); fiche 6016864 [set of 15] (1986–1990).) This | ''Periodical Source Index (PERSI).'' 31+ volumes. Ft. Wayne, Indiana: Allen County Public Library Foundation, 1986-. (FHL book 973 D25per 1847–1985; fiche 6016863 [set of 40]; book 973 D25per (1986-1997); fiche 6016864 [set of 15] (1986–1990).) This source indexes over 1.1 million articles in over 5,000 English-language and French Canadian family history periodicals. For further instructions see the [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|Periodical Source Index Research Guide]]. Electronic editions of the index are easier to use and more complete: | ||
'''Periodical Source Index CD-ROM'''. Orem, Utah: Ancestry and the Allen County Public Library Foundation, 1997. (FHL compact disc number 61.) This disc does not circulate to Family History Centers. It merges all 31+volumes into one index. | '''Periodical Source Index CD-ROM'''. Orem, Utah: Ancestry and the Allen County Public Library Foundation, 1997. (FHL compact disc number 61.) This disc does not circulate to Family History Centers. It merges all 31+volumes into one index. | ||
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ALABAMA, [COUNTY]- HISTORY- PERIODICALS | ALABAMA, [COUNTY]- HISTORY- PERIODICALS | ||
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