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==Online Records== | ==Online Records== | ||
Visitors to FamilySearch.org can search billions [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list digital images and indexes] of records from all over the world. These records include government and church records for births, marriages, and deaths; censuses; probate records, land records, draft cards; and so forth. Millions of new records are published on a weekly basis. | Visitors to FamilySearch.org can search billions of [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list digital images and indexes] of records from all over the world. These records include government and church records for births, marriages, and deaths; censuses; probate records, land records, draft cards; and so forth. Millions of new records are published on a weekly basis. | ||
Many of the records on the FamilySearch website are [https://familysearch.org/volunteer/indexing indexed], making them easier to search. The indexes are created by volunteers. Currently, there over 125,000 active indexers around the world who complete about one million names a day. Anyone can help with this effort, regardless of their age, religion, or technical background; all that is needed is a computer and an Internet connection. The free online application is available in seven languages. | Many of the records on the FamilySearch website are [https://familysearch.org/volunteer/indexing indexed], making them easier to search. The indexes are created by volunteers, partners, or vendors. Currently, there over 125,000 active indexers around the world who complete about one million names a day. Anyone can help with this effort, regardless of their age, religion, or technical background; all that is needed is a computer and an Internet connection. The free online application is available in seven languages. | ||
==Research Help== | ==Research Help== | ||