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'''FamilySearch Historical Records''' provides online access to indexes and digital images of records held by FamilySearch. The collections can be accessed at {{RecordSearch}}. New collections are uploaded weekly. | '''FamilySearch Historical Records''' provides online access to indexes and digital images of records held by FamilySearch. The collections can be accessed at {{RecordSearch}}. New collections are uploaded weekly. | ||
== Searching the Collections == | == Searching the Collections == | ||
[[File:FamilySearch Search Page.jpg|600px|thumb|right|FamilySearch Search Page]] | |||
The FamilySearch [https://www.familysearch.org/search/hr/search Search] page is divided into three sections: | The FamilySearch [https://www.familysearch.org/search/hr/search Search] page is divided into three sections: | ||
*Search Historical Records | *Search Historical Records | ||
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For more tips on searching on FamilySearch see the post on the ''Brit-Ish Heritage Forum'' blog, [http://britishheritage4um.blogspot.com/2011/08/ten-powerful-search-features-in.html Eleven Powerful "Search" Features of the FamilySearch.org Search Engine]. | For more tips on searching on FamilySearch see the post on the ''Brit-Ish Heritage Forum'' blog, [http://britishheritage4um.blogspot.com/2011/08/ten-powerful-search-features-in.html Eleven Powerful "Search" Features of the FamilySearch.org Search Engine]. | ||
== Collection Descriptions == | == Collection Descriptions == | ||
The Collection Details page for each collection has a brief description about the records. The '''Learn More''' link takes the user to an article in the Research Wiki where you can find detailed information on the collection, suggestions on how to search the collection, and what to do with the information you discover. | The Collection Details page for each collection has a brief description about the records. The '''Learn More''' link takes the user to an article in the Research Wiki where you can find detailed information on the collection, suggestions on how to search the collection, and what to do with the information you discover. | ||