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The Family Group Records Collection provides microfilmed copies of about 8 million family group records created by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The collection can help you survey research done previously by others, saving you time and giving you valuable information. While you should not assume the information to be completely accurate, you can use the information and sources provided on the family group records to guide you to original records. The collection is divided into two sections, the Archive Section and the Patrons Section.<ref name="Nichols">Elizabeth Nichols, "Family Group Collections of the | The Family Group Records Collection provides microfilmed copies of about 8 million family group records created by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The collection can help you survey research done previously by others, saving you time and giving you valuable information. While you should not assume the information to be completely accurate, you can use the information and sources provided on the family group records to guide you to original records. The collection is divided into two sections, the Archive Section and the Patrons Section.<ref name="Nichols">Elizabeth Nichols, "Family Group Collections of the FamilySearch Library," {{FSC|244938|title-id|disp=''Genealogical Journal''}} 24 (Winter 1996): 11-27.</ref> | ||
== Archive Section == | == Archive Section == | ||
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== Patrons Section == | == Patrons Section == | ||
Three million family group records were submitted to the Patrons Section between 1926-1979. The purpose was to share genealogical information and identify others working on the same lines. Each collection has some names that cannot be found in other filmings. The family group records often included a brief list of the sources used to compile the record. Sometimes the sources specify [[Old book and film numbers|old film numbers]] or book numbers used by the | Three million family group records were submitted to the Patrons Section between 1926-1979. The purpose was to share genealogical information and identify others working on the same lines. Each collection has some names that cannot be found in other filmings. The family group records often included a brief list of the sources used to compile the record. Sometimes the sources specify [[Old book and film numbers|old film numbers]] or book numbers used by the FamilySearch Library. Some records also included biographical histories for the family members listed on the form. In many instances several records have been submitted for the same family unit. Comparison of these records will sometimes reveal discrepancies. The collection binders have been removed from circulation so these records are available only on microfilm. | ||
=== The 1924 Collection === | === The 1924 Collection === | ||
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== Converting Old Microfilm Numbers to New Numbers == | == Converting Old Microfilm Numbers to New Numbers == | ||
The data sources listed on some of these family group records often include old book and film numbers. There have been a number of [[Old Book and Film Numbers Used by the | The data sources listed on some of these family group records often include old book and film numbers. There have been a number of [[Old Book and Film Numbers Used by the FamilySearch Library|old book and film numbers used by the FamilySearch Library]] over the years to identify and label its book and microfilm collections. When microfilming began, a combination of letters and numbers was used to number the films. Later, a system of serial numbers with part numbers was used. Finally, a straight numbering system was used beginning with film number 000001. Each time, the existing films were renumbered. Today there are more than 2,400,000 microfilms in the library's collection. | ||
In order to find a source on film, you may need to convert an [[Old book and film numbers|old film number]] to a new film number. For instructions, see "[[Old book and film numbers]]." | In order to find a source on film, you may need to convert an [[Old book and film numbers|old film number]] to a new film number. For instructions, see "[[Old book and film numbers]]." | ||
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== Other family group record collections<br> == | == Other family group record collections<br> == | ||
Other notable collections of family group records or family group sheets held by the | Other notable collections of family group records or family group sheets held by the FamilySearch Library, but not included in the "Family Group Records Collection," include<br> | ||
*[[Ancestral File]]. | *[[Ancestral File]]. | ||
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* | *FamilySearch Library (Salt Lake City, Utah). United States and Canada Reference Unit. Tracing LDS Families. Second edition. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2000. Information about availability of the original collection binders is outdated.<br> | ||
*"FamilySearch Catalog." Online database. [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog ''FamilySearch.org'']. copyright 2008.<br> | *"FamilySearch Catalog." Online database. [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog ''FamilySearch.org'']. copyright 2008.<br> | ||
*Meyerink, Kory L. "General References and Guides." In ''The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy.'' Loretto Dennis Szucs and Sandra Hargreaves Luebking, editors. Third edition. Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2006. Page 81. | *Meyerink, Kory L. "General References and Guides." In ''The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy.'' Loretto Dennis Szucs and Sandra Hargreaves Luebking, editors. Third edition. Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2006. Page 81. | ||
*Nichols, Elizabeth. "Family Group Collections of the | *Nichols, Elizabeth. "Family Group Collections of the FamilySearch Library." {{FSC|244938|title-id|disp=''Genealogical Journal''}} 24 (Winter 1996): 11-27. FS Library book 973 D5gi; not available on microfilm. This article also describes the relationship of the ''Temple Records Index Bureau Endowment Index'' (TIB), the ''Ordinance Index'', and "[[Ancestral File|Ancestral File]]" to the family group records. Information about availability of the original collection binders is outdated.<br> | ||
=== References === | === References === | ||
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