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== Why Family History? == | == Why Family History? == | ||
Why do members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints do family history research? They do it because they are motivated by a love of their heritage. | Why do members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints do family history research? They do it because they are motivated by a love of their heritage. | ||
== Purpose of the Guide<br> == | |||
== Purpose == | |||
The purpose of this guide is to help you discover your ancestry using the records available in the Family History Library, the FamilySearch™ Center, or one of the more than two thousand family history centers located throughout the world. | The purpose of this guide is to help you discover your ancestry using the records available in the Family History Library, the FamilySearch™ Center, or one of the more than two thousand family history centers located throughout the world. | ||
== | == Family History Library and Related Services == | ||
=== Family History Library === | |||
Since it was established in 1894, the Family History Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has become the largest of its kind in the world. The library has collected millions of microfilms, thousands of microfiche and books, and many other records. Most of the microfilms have been acquired through an extensive microfilming program that began in 1938. Microfilmers are presently filming original documents in churches, courthouses, and other archives in many countries. The originals of these microfilms are preserved in a vault in the mountains near Salt Lake City. The library is located at 35 North West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. The telephone number is 1-866-406-1830; Email address fhl@familysearch.org.<br> | |||
Copies of the microfilms are available for use at the Family History Library and in [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp family history centers]. The Family History Library is designed to help individuals who need help in learning and searching records to extend their family lines. Many of the records in the library are available through the family history centers. Some of the information collected by the library is available on the Internet at [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/default.asp FamilySearch].<br> | |||
=== Family History Centers === | |||
=== Family History | |||
[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family history centers]] are located throughout the world. Each has a basic collection of records and research publications to assist researchers. Each center has computers with Internet access. Most records available on microfilm or microfiche at the Family History Library may be ordered for use at the centers.<br> | |||
=== | === Services and Resources === | ||
Workers in the Library and family history center can help you learn how to use the records. They can't do research for you, but can help you use the library's catalog to locate records or Web sites, to do your own research. | |||
= | === FamilySearch Center === | ||
The FamilySearch Center is designed to introduce individuals unacquainted with family history to experience the excitement of discovering their ancestors. The center, located in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building at 15 East South Temple Street in Salt Lake City, has access to the Internet.<br> | |||
== Research Process == | |||
Family History research involves five basic steps. Each step is explained below. Staff members in the Family History LIbrary or family history centers will be glad to help you complete these steps. A Research Overview is available as a [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/education/frameset_education.asp?PAGE=education_research_series_online.asp%3FActiveTab=2 video presentation] to introduce you to the research process. | |||
[[Image:Research Guide1.jpg|Research Guide1]] | [[Image:Research Guide1.jpg|Research Guide1]] | ||
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=== Fill Out a Pedigree Chart and Family Group Record === | === Fill Out a Pedigree Chart and Family Group Record === | ||
Recall as much information as you can about yourself and your family members. Record what you know on pedigree charts and family group records. Estimate dates and places if necessary. | Recall as much information as you can about yourself and your family members. Record what you know on [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Use_Appropriate_Forms pedigree charts] and family group records. Estimate dates and places if necessary. | ||
*Write names as: Benjamin BLAKE | *Write names as: Benjamin BLAKE | ||
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| colspan="2" | RECORD TYPES<br>Look in the Family History Library Catalog, Locality section for these record types: | | colspan="2" | RECORD TYPES<br>Look in the Family History Library Catalog, Locality section for these record types: | ||
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| First look for: | | First look for: | ||
| Then look for: | | Then look for: | ||