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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> | 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 Centers ==== | ||
[[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> | [[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> | ||
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You will need the name of your ancestor to search this file. Printed instructions and computerized help messages are available to help you use the file. You may also ask a staff member for assistance. You can hand-copy the information you find, make a printed paper copy at cost, or copy the information onto a diskette to use with your home computer. | You will need the name of your ancestor to search this file. Printed instructions and computerized help messages are available to help you use the file. You may also ask a staff member for assistance. You can hand-copy the information you find, make a printed paper copy at cost, or copy the information onto a diskette to use with your home computer. | ||
==== Ancestral File, Pedigree Chart ==== | ===== Ancestral File, Pedigree Chart ===== | ||
The International Genealogical Index contains millions of names of deceased persons from around the world, and new names are added periodically. It lists birth and marriage information and dates of ordinances performed in temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It also gives the sources of the information. Many of the names come from original birth and marriage records from the early 1500s to 1875. Other names were submitted by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The index is available on computer as part of FamilySearch and on microfiche. | The International Genealogical Index contains millions of names of deceased persons from around the world, and new names are added periodically. It lists birth and marriage information and dates of ordinances performed in temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It also gives the sources of the information. Many of the names come from original birth and marriage records from the early 1500s to 1875. Other names were submitted by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The index is available on computer as part of FamilySearch and on microfiche. | ||
The index identifies only the parents or spouse of a person. It does not show family members linked together in pedigrees or family groups as does Ancestral File. | The index identifies only the parents or spouse of a person. It does not show family members linked together in pedigrees or family groups as does Ancestral File. | ||
==== International Genealogical Index ==== | ==== International Genealogical Index ==== | ||
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When you find a book or microfilm that you want to view, write the complete call number, author, and title in your research log (see the example). Then obtain the book or microfilm as explained in step 4. | When you find a book or microfilm that you want to view, write the complete call number, author, and title in your research log (see the example). Then obtain the book or microfilm as explained in step 4. | ||
==== Family History Library Catalog Entry, Surname Section ==== | ==== Family History Library Catalog Entry, Surname Section ==== | ||
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*[[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Research]] | *[[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Research]] | ||
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[[Category:Beginners]] [[Category:Research_Process]] | [[Category:Beginners]] [[Category:Research_Process]] | ||