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*'''''Internet.''''' The Internet has genealogical indexes, databases, document and book images and search engines to help find information about ancestors. Most sites are free but some sites require a subscription. | *'''''Internet.''''' The Internet has genealogical indexes, databases, document and book images and search engines to help find information about ancestors. Most sites are free but some sites require a subscription. | ||
*'''''Family History Library.''''' You are welcome to visit and use the records at the Family History Library. The library is open to the public. There are no fees for using the records. | *'''''Family History Library.''''' You are welcome to visit and use the records at the Family History Library. The library is open to the public. There are no fees for using the records. | ||
*'''''Family History Centers.''''' | *'''''Family History Centers.''''' Some family history centers have record on microform from the Family History Library. Locate your nearest [https://familysearch.org/locations/ family history center] and call ahead to find record availability. | ||
*'''''Archives and local churches.''''' Most original documents are at federal, state, church, and local archives or in local parish offices. While the Family History Library has many records on microfilm, additional records are available only at these archives. You can request searches in their records through correspondence or by visiting these offices. | *'''''Archives and local churches.''''' Most original documents are at federal, state, church, and local archives or in local parish offices. While the Family History Library has many records on microfilm, additional records are available only at these archives. You can request searches in their records through correspondence or by visiting these offices. | ||
*'''''Libraries and interlibrary loan.''''' Public, academic, and other research libraries may have compiled records and some original records for tracing immigrant origins. Some libraries provide interlibrary loan services to borrow records from other libraries. In addition, many indexes and catalogs are available through local libraries. | *'''''Libraries and interlibrary loan.''''' Public, academic, and other research libraries may have compiled records and some original records for tracing immigrant origins. Some libraries provide interlibrary loan services to borrow records from other libraries. In addition, many indexes and catalogs are available through local libraries. | ||