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== Records and Indexes at the Family History Library and online at FamilySearch.org == | == Records and Indexes at the Family History Library and online at FamilySearch.org == | ||
The Family History Library has microfilm copies of civil birth, marriage, and death records for the years 1855 through 1875, 1881, and 1891, as well as | The Family History Library has microfilm copies of civil birth, marriage, and death records for the years 1855 through 1875, 1881, and 1891, as well as indexes for 1855-1956. To find the records and indexes, look in the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp Family History Library Catalog]. | ||
'''Follow these steps:''' | '''Follow these steps to find the indexes and records in the catalog:''' | ||
#Do a 'Place' search for 'Scotland.' | #Do a 'Place-names' search for 'Scotland.' | ||
#From the list of topics, click on 'Scotland - Civil Registration.' | #From the list of topics, click on 'Scotland - Civil Registration.' | ||
#Click on the title of ''Registers of births, marriages, and deaths, 1855-1875, 1881, 1891; and general index, 1855-1956'' and view the film notes. The collection of 4469 microfilms is arranged first by record type then by date, with the indexes listed first. | #Click on the title of ''Registers of births, marriages, and deaths, 1855-1875, 1881, 1891; and general index, 1855-1956'' and view the film notes. The collection of 4469 microfilms is arranged first by record type then by date, with the indexes listed first. | ||
#Start by searching the indexes for the event and date you desire. The index gives name, place, and record entry number. | #Start by searching the indexes for the event and date you desire. The index gives name, place, and record entry number. | ||
#The government has assigned every parish a number. The main page of the catalog entry gives the number for each parish, arranged in alphabetical order. Find the number for your parish of interest. | #The government has assigned every parish a number. The main page of the catalog entry gives the number for each parish, arranged in alphabetical order. Find the number for your parish of interest. | ||
#From the film notes list, look for your event and county of interest and match up the parish number to find the correct film. | #From the film notes list, look for your event and county of interest and match up the parish number to find the correct film. | ||
#On the film, turn to the correct parish (arranged in alphabetical and number order) and turn to the record entry number. There may be a short index at the first of the parish. If you look for your ancestor in the index, you will see the record entry number again. | #You may obtain the film by visiting the Family History Library in Salt Lake City or by ordering the film through a [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/extensions/FCKeditor/fckeditor/editor/Family_History_Centers family history center] near you. | ||
#On the film, turn to the correct parish (arranged in alphabetical and parish number order) and turn to the record entry number. There may be a short index at the first of the parish. If you look for your ancestor in the index, you will see the record entry number again. | |||
You can also find the microfilm numbers by looking in the following source: | You can also find the microfilm numbers by looking in the following source: | ||
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'''NOTE:''' Birth and marriage records from 1855 to 1875 have been extracted and appear in the databases [https://www.familysearch.org/s/collection/show#uri=http://search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1771030&hash=Mrd8SMocDIIen2Q83tu%252B82PRagg%253D Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950] and [https://www.familysearch.org/s/collection/show#uri=http://search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1771074&hash=Mrd8SMocDIIen2Q83tu%252B82PRagg%253D Scotland Marriage<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1294680186586_538" /><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1294680186586_305" />s 1561-1910], which are available through FamilySearch.org in the Historical Records database. Death records have not been extracted and are not indexed on FamilySearch.org. | '''NOTE:''' Birth and marriage records from 1855 to 1875 have been extracted and appear in the databases [https://www.familysearch.org/s/collection/show#uri=http://search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1771030&hash=Mrd8SMocDIIen2Q83tu%252B82PRagg%253D Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950] and [https://www.familysearch.org/s/collection/show#uri=http://search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1771074&hash=Mrd8SMocDIIen2Q83tu%252B82PRagg%253D Scotland Marriage<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1294680186586_538" /><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1294680186586_305" />s 1561-1910], which are available through FamilySearch.org in the Historical Records database. Death records have not been extracted and are not indexed on FamilySearch.org. | ||
Microfilms can be loaned to a family history center. To find the location of a center in your area, go to [http://www.familysearch.org/ http://www.familysearch.org] and type your locality in the field labeled 'Find a Family History Center.' | Microfilms can be loaned to a family history center. To find the location of a center in your area, go to [http://www.familysearch.org/ http://www.familysearch.org] and type your locality in the field labeled 'Find a Family History Center.' | ||
== Records and Indexes Available Online at ''ScotlandsPeople'' == | == Records and Indexes Available Online at ''ScotlandsPeople'' == | ||