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Genealogy is used in this outline and in the Family History Library Catalog to describe a variety of family information gathered by individuals, other researchers, societies, or archives. These records may include indexes, pedigree charts, compiled information on families, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These can be excellent sources that can save you valuable time, but because they are compiled from other sources, they must be carefully evaluated for accuracy. | Genealogy is used in this outline and in the Family History Library Catalog to describe a variety of family information gathered by individuals, other researchers, societies, or archives. These records may include indexes, pedigree charts, compiled information on families, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These can be excellent sources that can save you valuable time, but because they are compiled from other sources, they must be carefully evaluated for accuracy. | ||
== | == Major Databases and Collections == | ||
The Family History Library has several sources that contain previous research or can lead you to others who are interested in sharing family information. These sources include: | The Family History Library has several sources that contain previous research or can lead you to others who are interested in sharing family information. These sources include: | ||
FamilySearch™ | === FamilySearch™ === | ||
FamilySearch™ is a powerful computer system that simplifies family history work. FamilySearch http://www.familysearch.org is available at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and at over 3,000 Latter-day Saint Family History Centers in the United States, Canada, and a number of other countries. | FamilySearch™ is a powerful computer system that simplifies family history work. FamilySearch http://www.familysearch.org is available at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and at over 3,000 Latter-day Saint Family History Centers in the United States, Canada, and a number of other countries. | ||
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The FamilySearch™ files useful for Canadian research are described below. | The FamilySearch™ files useful for Canadian research are described below. | ||
'''Ancestral File'''. This file contains family history information linked in family groups and pedigrees that has been contributed since 1979. Its millions of records include many from Canada. It can print pedigree charts, family group records, and individual summary sheets for any person in the file. For more information, see Using Ancestral File (34113). Submissions are no longer accepted for the Ancestral File. | === '''Ancestral File'''. === | ||
This file contains family history information linked in family groups and pedigrees that has been contributed since 1979. Its millions of records include many from Canada. It can print pedigree charts, family group records, and individual summary sheets for any person in the file. For more information, see Using Ancestral File (34113). Submissions are no longer accepted for the Ancestral File. | |||
For information contact: | For information contact: | ||
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Telephone: 801-240-2584<br>Fax: 801-240-4606 | Telephone: 801-240-2584<br>Fax: 801-240-4606 | ||
'''Family History Library Catalog'''. This is an automated edition of the Family History Library’s catalog. The automated edition simplifies use of the catalog. Using the catalog on FamilySearch™, patrons may easily find information about the library’s holdings and microfilm call numbers. | === '''Family History Library Catalog'''. === | ||
This is an automated edition of the Family History Library’s catalog. The automated edition simplifies use of the catalog. Using the catalog on FamilySearch™, patrons may easily find information about the library’s holdings and microfilm call numbers. | |||
The '''Surname Search''' of the Family History Library Catalog lists over 130,000 surnames found in family histories, genealogies, and pedigrees. When using the Surname Search on compact disc, press the F6 key to add key words or phrases that limit the scope of the search. The computer will find descriptions in which both the surname and the key words appear. This is especially helpful for narrowing searches on a common surname like Smith. To choose key words, use the names of provinces where the family lived or prominent maiden surnames in the family. | The '''Surname Search''' of the Family History Library Catalog lists over 130,000 surnames found in family histories, genealogies, and pedigrees. When using the Surname Search on compact disc, press the F6 key to add key words or phrases that limit the scope of the search. The computer will find descriptions in which both the surname and the key words appear. This is especially helpful for narrowing searches on a common surname like Smith. To choose key words, use the names of provinces where the family lived or prominent maiden surnames in the family. | ||
'''International Genealogical Index'''. The index provides names and vital information for over 700,000 deceased persons who lived in Canada. This valuable research tool lists birth, christening, or marriage dates. The index for Canada includes names extracted from parish registers by volunteers and names submitted by other researchers. The International Genealogical Index for Canada is on compact disc as part of FamilySearch™. It is included in the North America region. About half the entries are available on microfiche. If you are using the microfiche edition, you need to know which province to search. If you are using the compact disc edition, however, the computer will search all of North America for any name. | === '''International Genealogical Index'''. === | ||
The index provides names and vital information for over 700,000 deceased persons who lived in Canada. This valuable research tool lists birth, christening, or marriage dates. The index for Canada includes names extracted from parish registers by volunteers and names submitted by other researchers. The International Genealogical Index for Canada is on compact disc as part of FamilySearch™. It is included in the North America region. About half the entries are available on microfiche. If you are using the microfiche edition, you need to know which province to search. If you are using the compact disc edition, however, the computer will search all of North America for any name. | |||
Other files will be added to FamilySearch™ as they become available. | Other files will be added to FamilySearch™ as they become available. | ||
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Family Group Records Collection. More than 8 million family group record forms including many Canadian families have been microfilmed . There are two major sections: the "Archive Section" and the "Patron Section". | Family Group Records Collection. More than 8 million family group record forms including many Canadian families have been microfilmed . There are two major sections: the "Archive Section" and the "Patron Section". | ||
== | == Other Genealogical Indexes == | ||
Many provincial archives and genealogical societies have prepared surname indexes of various records. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of genealogical indexes for some provinces and portions of provinces. See the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under headings such as: | Many provincial archives and genealogical societies have prepared surname indexes of various records. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of genealogical indexes for some provinces and portions of provinces. See the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under headings such as: | ||
CANADA - GENEALOGY - INDEXES [PROVINCE] - GENEALOGY - INDEXES | CANADA - GENEALOGY - INDEXES | ||
[PROVINCE] - GENEALOGY - INDEXES | |||
A private, for-profit genealogical research company has published a series of regional indexes to genealogical information in published Canadian sources, most of which are histories and directories dating from the middle and late 1800s. The indexes include the following information: | A private, for-profit genealogical research company has published a series of regional indexes to genealogical information in published Canadian sources, most of which are histories and directories dating from the middle and late 1800s. The indexes include the following information: | ||
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Local histories often include family histories. See the "[[Canada History|History]]" section of this outline. | Local histories often include family histories. See the "[[Canada History|History]]" section of this outline. | ||
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