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| ::2) You need to gather all the information you have for all of your relatives before you even begin searching in the catalog.<br> | | ::2) You need to gather all the information you have for all of your relatives before you even begin searching in the catalog.<br> |
| ::3) If you see a FS Library film number it means the record or index is on file at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City.<br> | | ::3) If you see a FS Library film number it means the record or index is on file at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City.<br> |
| ::4) The films are in the FHL in SLC. You can go in person, or request to have them sent to your local FHC or FHL. <br> | | ::4) The films are in the FS Library in SLC. You can go in person, or request to have them sent to your local FHC or FS Library. <br> |
| ::5) Whenever you see a microfilm or microfiche number, there will always be more information available on the film.<br> | | ::5) Whenever you see a microfilm or microfiche number, there will always be more information available on the film.<br> |
| ::6) The Wiki is built and maintained entirely by volunteers.<br> | | ::6) The Wiki is built and maintained entirely by volunteers.<br> |
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| '''True or False'''<br> <br>1. False - Since the Wiki is created and maintained by volunteers there could be errors.<br>2. False - It is good to have collected all of your genealogy in one place, but to search the <br> Wiki you only need to have fathered the information for the person you are <br> researching.<br>3. True – The FHL number means the record is on file at the Family History Library.<br>4. True – You can check your local family history center to view the film, of if the film is digitized you can view it online.<br>5. False – Sometimes all we have is the index on file. There may or may not be more <br> information.<br>6. False –While the Wiki is mostly built and maintained by volunteers, there are <br> some Church Employees who work on it and direct the projects. <br>7. False – Not all states put their vital records on line. If they do not, you will need to order <br> A copy of it from them. Some states will only send certified copies and they can <br> be expensive. <br>8. True – definitely true – The more time you spend in the Wiki, the more you will begin to <br> appreciate what a wonderful resource it is. <br> | | '''True or False'''<br> <br>1. False - Since the Wiki is created and maintained by volunteers there could be errors.<br>2. False - It is good to have collected all of your genealogy in one place, but to search the <br> Wiki you only need to have fathered the information for the person you are <br> researching.<br>3. True – The FS Library number means the record is on file at the Family History Library.<br>4. True – You can check your local family history center to view the film, of if the film is digitized you can view it online.<br>5. False – Sometimes all we have is the index on file. There may or may not be more <br> information.<br>6. False –While the Wiki is mostly built and maintained by volunteers, there are <br> some Church Employees who work on it and direct the projects. <br>7. False – Not all states put their vital records on line. If they do not, you will need to order <br> A copy of it from them. Some states will only send certified copies and they can <br> be expensive. <br>8. True – definitely true – The more time you spend in the Wiki, the more you will begin to <br> appreciate what a wonderful resource it is. <br> |
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