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| The term genealogy is used in this article and in the [ | | The term genealogy is used in this article and in the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-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. <br><br> | ||
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*[[International Genealogical Index (IGI)|''International Genealogical Index'']] in the "Genealogy" section. Many records have been indexed and are 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. | *[[International Genealogical Index (IGI)|''International Genealogical Index'']] in the "Genealogy" section. Many records have been indexed and are 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. | ||
*{{FHL|Old Surname Index File|title|disp=''Old Surname Index File''}} This is an index to biographies. | *{{FHL|Old Surname Index File|title|disp=''Old Surname Index File''}} This is an index to biographies. | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/family-trees ''Pedigree Resource File''] This consists of unedited, lineage-linked pedigrees submitted over the Internet to the [ | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/family-trees ''Pedigree Resource File''] This consists of unedited, lineage-linked pedigrees submitted over the Internet to the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History Library] 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. | ||
*[[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|''Periodical Source Index'' (PERSI)]] "Periodicals" section. Also available online at [http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/periodicals/persi/main.htm Periodical Source Index (PERSI)] for a subscription fee. | *[[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|''Periodical Source Index'' (PERSI)]] "Periodicals" section. Also available online at [http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/periodicals/persi/main.htm Periodical Source Index (PERSI)] for a subscription fee. | ||
*[http://www.familysearch.org Social Security Death] Index ("Vital Records" section.) This index is also available on the Internet at [http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ Social Security Death Index], or on compact disc from several companies. The Internet version sometimes includes a few more recently reported deaths than compact disc versions. For details about the FamilySearch compact disc version see [[Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|''U.S. Social Security Death Index'']] | *[http://www.familysearch.org Social Security Death] Index ("Vital Records" section.) This index is also available on the Internet at [http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ Social Security Death Index], or on compact disc from several companies. The Internet version sometimes includes a few more recently reported deaths than compact disc versions. For details about the FamilySearch compact disc version see [[Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|''U.S. Social Security Death Index'']] | ||
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The [ | The [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History Library] has several collections of pedigree charts submitted by members of the Church. | ||
*''Pedigree Charts Submitted to the Church Record Archives (Indexed), 1924–1962'' <ref>Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogy Society. ''Pedigree Charts Submitted to the Church Record Archives (Indexed), 1924–1962''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1962, 1972. (The card index is on Family History Library films 820089–115; the pedigrees are on Family History Library films 271430–63).</ref>These charts go with the family group record forms submitted to the Patron Section from 1924 to 1962. The card index lists every name shown on the pedigree charts with code numbers you can use to find the person on the appropriate pedigree chart. The index number at the bottom of each index card consists of the binder number, the chart number within that binder, and the person’s number on the chart | *''Pedigree Charts Submitted to the Church Record Archives (Indexed), 1924–1962'' <ref>Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogy Society. ''Pedigree Charts Submitted to the Church Record Archives (Indexed), 1924–1962''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1962, 1972. (The card index is on Family History Library films 820089–115; the pedigrees are on Family History Library films 271430–63).</ref>These charts go with the family group record forms submitted to the Patron Section from 1924 to 1962. The card index lists every name shown on the pedigree charts with code numbers you can use to find the person on the appropriate pedigree chart. The index number at the bottom of each index card consists of the binder number, the chart number within that binder, and the person’s number on the chart | ||
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