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*'''''Internet.''''' The Internet has genealogical indexes, databases, document and book images and search engines to help find information about ancestors. Most sites are free but some sites require a subscription. | *'''''Internet.''''' The Internet has genealogical indexes, databases, document and book images and search engines to help find information about ancestors. Most sites are free but some sites require a subscription. | ||
*'''''FamilySearch Library.''''' You are welcome to visit and use the records at the FamilySearch Library. The library is open to the public. There are no fees for using the records. | *'''''FamilySearch Library.''''' You are welcome to visit and use the records at the FamilySearch Library. The library is open to the public. There are no fees for using the records. | ||
*'''''FamilySearch Centers.''''' Some FamilySearch centers have record on microform from the FamilySearch Library. Locate your nearest [https://familysearch.org/locations/ | *'''''FamilySearch Centers.''''' Some FamilySearch centers have record on microform from the FamilySearch Library. Locate your nearest [https://familysearch.org/locations/ FamilySearch center] and call ahead to find record availability. | ||
*'''''Archives and local churches.''''' Most original documents are at federal, state, church, and local archives or in local parish offices. While the FamilySearch Library has many records on microfilm, additional records are available only at these archives. You can request searches in their records through correspondence or by visiting these offices. | *'''''Archives and local churches.''''' Most original documents are at federal, state, church, and local archives or in local parish offices. While the FamilySearch Library has many records on microfilm, additional records are available only at these archives. You can request searches in their records through correspondence or by visiting these offices. | ||
*'''''Libraries and interlibrary loan.''''' Public, academic, and other research libraries may have compiled records and some original records for tracing immigrant origins. Some libraries provide interlibrary loan services to borrow records from other libraries. In addition, many indexes and catalogs are available through local libraries. | *'''''Libraries and interlibrary loan.''''' Public, academic, and other research libraries may have compiled records and some original records for tracing immigrant origins. Some libraries provide interlibrary loan services to borrow records from other libraries. In addition, many indexes and catalogs are available through local libraries. | ||
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