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*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/family-trees/results?q.collectionId=2 ''Ancestral File''] in the "Genealogy" section. | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/family-trees/results?q.collectionId=2 ''Ancestral File''] in the "Genealogy" section. | ||
*[http://www.familytreemaker.com/ ''FamilyFinder Index''] in the Census section. | *[http://www.familytreemaker.com/ ''FamilyFinder Index''] in the Census section. | ||
*[[FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search|FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search]] in the "Introduction" and "Genealogy" sections. Also available on [ | *[[FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search|FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search]] in the "Introduction" and "Genealogy" sections. Also available on [https://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch™] | ||
*[[International Genealogical Index (IGI)|''International Genealogical Index'']] in the "Genealogy" section. Many records have been indexed and are available on [ | *[[International Genealogical Index (IGI)|''International Genealogical Index'']] in the "Genealogy" section. Many records have been indexed and are available on [https://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch™] The Ordinance Index which is closely related to the International Genealogical Index, but contains more information and is explained in the "Temple Records" section of this page. | ||
*{{FHL|Old Surname Index File|title|disp=''Old Surname Index File''}} This is an index to biographies. | *{{FHL|Old Surname Index File|title|disp=''Old Surname Index File''}} This is an index to biographies. | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/family-trees ''Pedigree Resource File''] This consists of unedited, lineage-linked pedigrees submitted over the Internet to the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History Library] Department since 1999. It also includes the associated family groups, descendancy charts, and sometimes notes or sources. | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/family-trees ''Pedigree Resource File''] This consists of unedited, lineage-linked pedigrees submitted over the Internet to the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History Library] Department since 1999. It also includes the associated family groups, descendancy charts, and sometimes notes or sources. | ||
*[[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|''Periodical Source Index'' (PERSI)]] "Periodicals" section. Also available online at [http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/periodicals/persi/main.htm Periodical Source Index (PERSI)] for a subscription fee. | *[[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|''Periodical Source Index'' (PERSI)]] "Periodicals" section. Also available online at [http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/periodicals/persi/main.htm Periodical Source Index (PERSI)] for a subscription fee. | ||
*[ | *[https://www.familysearch.org Social Security Death] Index ("Vital Records" section.) This index is also available on the Internet at [http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ Social Security Death Index], 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 [[Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|''U.S. Social Security Death Index'']] | ||
*''U.S. Military Death Index'' lists deaths of service men and women in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. It is available at most Family History Centers as part of FamilySearch. For details see the [[United States Military Records|Military Index]]. | *''U.S. Military Death Index'' lists deaths of service men and women in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. It is available at most Family History Centers as part of FamilySearch. For details see the [[United States Military Records|Military Index]]. | ||
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Baptisms for the dead are one of the better sources to use to extend the pedigree of a member who was alive anytime before 1958. Proxy baptisms usually show several relatives being baptized at the same time. | Baptisms for the dead are one of the better sources to use to extend the pedigree of a member who was alive anytime before 1958. Proxy baptisms usually show several relatives being baptized at the same time. | ||
Look through the records you already have about your family. Search your family group records, the Ordinance Index, the [ | Look through the records you already have about your family. Search your family group records, the Ordinance Index, the [https://www.familysearch.org ''Ancestral File''], and the [https://www.familysearch.org ''Pedigree Resource File''] to find proxy baptisms. Then look up the original proxy baptism records. Old baptism records will list who the heir is and give his relationship to the deceased. | ||
Heir indexes to proxy baptisms list the name of the heir and each page where temple work for the heir’s ancestors can be found. Remember to check indexes that cover several time periods in the same temple, and also check other temples that were open at the same time. | Heir indexes to proxy baptisms list the name of the heir and each page where temple work for the heir’s ancestors can be found. Remember to check indexes that cover several time periods in the same temple, and also check other temples that were open at the same time. | ||
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