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The term genealogy is used in this outline and in the Family History Library | The term genealogy is used in this outline and in the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] to describe a variety of records containing family information previously gathered by other researchers, societies, or archives. These records can include pedigree charts, compiled data on families, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These sources can save time, but because they are compiled from other sources, they must be carefully evaluated for accuracy. | ||
==Nationwide Indexes== | ==Nationwide Indexes== | ||
You will find information about some Latter-day Saints in the following genealogical indexes | You will find information about some Latter-day Saints in the following genealogical indexes: | ||
* ''Ancestral File'' | *[http://www.familysearch.org ''Ancestral File''] in the "Genealogy" section. | ||
* | *[http://www.familytreemaker.com/allsearch.html ''FamilyFinder Index''] in the Census section. | ||
* | * [[Family History Library Catalog Surname Search|Family History Library Catalog Surname Search]] in the "Introduction" and "Genealogy" sections. Also available on [http://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch™ ] | ||
* ''International Genealogical Index'' | *[[International Genealogical Index (IGI)|''International Genealogical Index'']] in the "Genealogy" section. Also partially available on [http://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. | ||
* ''Old Surname Index File'' ("Genealogy" section.) This is an index to biographies. | * ''Old Surname Index File'' ("Genealogy" section.) This is an index to biographies. | ||
* ''Pedigree Resource File'' consists of unedited, lineage-linked pedigrees submitted over the Internet to the Family History Department since 1999. It also includes the associated family groups, descendancy charts, and sometimes notes or sources. It is available for purchase at the Family History Library for use on personal computers. | * ''Pedigree Resource File'' consists of unedited, lineage-linked pedigrees submitted over the Internet to the Family History Department since 1999. It also includes the associated family groups, descendancy charts, and sometimes notes or sources. It is available for purchase at the Family History Library for use on personal computers. | ||
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Eldredge, Jane Jennings. ''Records & Historical Sketches of Residents of Davis County, Utah''. Nine Volumes. Typescript, 1916. (Family History Library book Q 979.227 D2e; film 1059485 items 5–13). These forms were filled out by members in Davis County, Utah. These are indexed in the Early Church Information File. | Eldredge, Jane Jennings. ''Records & Historical Sketches of Residents of Davis County, Utah''. Nine Volumes. Typescript, 1916. (Family History Library book Q 979.227 D2e; film 1059485 items 5–13). These forms were filled out by members in Davis County, Utah. These are indexed in the Early Church Information File. | ||
Genealogical surveys for other areas are listed in the Subject Search of the Family History Library | Genealogical surveys for other areas are listed in the Subject Search of the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] under | ||
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[[Category:Tracing_LDS_Ancestors]] | [[Category:Tracing_LDS_Ancestors]] | ||