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===Alphabetical Indexes=== | ===Alphabetical Indexes=== | ||
Some indexes might be strictly alphabetical. However, care must be taken as alphabetizing errors can exist.An example is a Mecklenburg, North Carolina will index. See "North Carolina, Probate Records, 1735-1970," images, ''FamilySearch'' [https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-19424-14940-14?cc=1867501&wc=10922148 | Some indexes might be strictly alphabetical. However, care must be taken as alphabetizing errors can exist.An example is a Mecklenburg, North Carolina will index. See "North Carolina, Probate Records, 1735-1970," images, ''FamilySearch'' [https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-19424-14940-14?cc=1867501&wc=10922148 : accessed 02 Jan 2014], Mecklenburg > Wills Index, 1682-1905 > image 11 of 41. | ||
Most alphabetical indexes are organized using only the initial letter of the surname, with entries given in chronological order. An example can be found in Allegany County, Maryland will records. In the example, a tabbed index page is given for each pair of alphabetical letters. The first letter of the pair is given on the left page and the second on the right page. See "Maryland, Register of Wills Books, 1629-1999," images, ''FamilySearch'' [https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-24609-4000-42?cc=1803986&wc=M97S-WJJ:n1758878272 | Most alphabetical indexes are organized using only the initial letter of the surname, with entries given in chronological order. An example can be found in Allegany County, Maryland will records. In the example, a tabbed index page is given for each pair of alphabetical letters. The first letter of the pair is given on the left page and the second on the right page. See "Maryland, Register of Wills Books, 1629-1999," images, ''FamilySearch'' [https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-24609-4000-42?cc=1803986&wc=M97S-WJJ:n1758878272 : accessed 02 Jan 2014], Allegany > Wills 1790-1850 vol A > image 10 of 379.<br> | ||
===Burr Record Index=== | ===Burr Record Index=== | ||
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Names are arranged alphabetically by initial letter of the given name along with the initial letter of the surname. The names Adam Clyde, Alice Crowther, and Andrew Czerny would all appear on the same page in chronological order. A key in front of the index provides the page number for the AC entries. | Names are arranged alphabetically by initial letter of the given name along with the initial letter of the surname. The names Adam Clyde, Alice Crowther, and Andrew Czerny would all appear on the same page in chronological order. A key in front of the index provides the page number for the AC entries. | ||
For an example of a Campbell Index guide sheet at the front of the index, see "Maryland, Register of Wills Books, 1629-1999," images, ''FamilySearch'' ([https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-31545-514-48?cc=1803986&wc=M97S-4X5:n1309320682 | For an example of a Campbell Index guide sheet at the front of the index, see "Maryland, Register of Wills Books, 1629-1999," images, ''FamilySearch'' ([https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-31545-514-48?cc=1803986&wc=M97S-4X5:n1309320682 : accessed 01 Jan 2014]), Montgomery > General docket index 1930-1953 vol HGC, 1, no 1451-8752 > image 21 of 509. | ||
For an example of a Campbell Index entry sheet, see "Maryland, Register of Wills Books, 1629-1999," images, ''FamilySearch'' ([https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1971-31544-33393-35?cc=1803986&wc=M97S-4X5:n1309320682 | For an example of a Campbell Index entry sheet, see "Maryland, Register of Wills Books, 1629-1999," images, ''FamilySearch'' ([https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1971-31544-33393-35?cc=1803986&wc=M97S-4X5:n1309320682 : accessed 01 Jan 2014]), Montgomery > General docket index 1930-1953 vol HGC, 1, no 1451-8752 > image 222 of 509. | ||
===Cott System Indexes=== | ===Cott System Indexes=== | ||
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A key table appears at the top of every page.<br> | A key table appears at the top of every page.<br> | ||
[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-24580-34900-84 An example] from New York probate records indexes by the first two letters of the surname. See "New York, Probate Records, 1629-1971," images, ''FamilySearch'' ([https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-24580-34900-84?cc=1920234&wc=M9S9-GQY:73378958 | [https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-24580-34900-84 An example] from New York probate records indexes by the first two letters of the surname. See "New York, Probate Records, 1629-1971," images, ''FamilySearch'' ([https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-24580-34900-84?cc=1920234&wc=M9S9-GQY:73378958 : accessed 01 Jan 2014]), Oswego > Will index 1932-1956 A-Z > image 7 of 349. <br> | ||
[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-29794-8980-86?cc=2030516&wc=M9QB-8WW:n677125267 An example] from Minnesota land records indexes by the first letter of the surname and the first letter of the given name. See "Minnesota, Itasca County Land Records, 1872-1930," images, ''FamilySearch'' ([https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-29794-8980-86?cc=2030516&wc=M9QB-8WW:n677125267 | [https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-29794-8980-86?cc=2030516&wc=M9QB-8WW:n677125267 An example] from Minnesota land records indexes by the first letter of the surname and the first letter of the given name. See "Minnesota, Itasca County Land Records, 1872-1930," images, ''FamilySearch'' ([https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-29794-8980-86?cc=2030516&wc=M9QB-8WW:n677125267 : accessed 01 Jan 2014]), Itasca > General index grantee 1911-1913 vol 12 > image 2 of 313. | ||
====Cottco Universal==== | ====Cottco Universal==== | ||
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The alphabet is divided into units. A unit starts with a tab sheet showing the letter or the part of a letter contained in the unit. The unit next contains a sub-index sheet with page references for every combination of letters or commonly occurring surnames. The unit then contains the referenced pages. It is important to note that pages for commonly occurring surnames are allocated after the pages for letter combinations. This means that they occur out of alphabetical order and can be missed when browsing the index without utilizing the sub-indexes. | The alphabet is divided into units. A unit starts with a tab sheet showing the letter or the part of a letter contained in the unit. The unit next contains a sub-index sheet with page references for every combination of letters or commonly occurring surnames. The unit then contains the referenced pages. It is important to note that pages for commonly occurring surnames are allocated after the pages for letter combinations. This means that they occur out of alphabetical order and can be missed when browsing the index without utilizing the sub-indexes. | ||
For [https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-195-2577045-1-85?cc=1867501&wc=10921116 an example] of a Cottco Universal Index, see "North Carolina, Probate Records, 1735-1970," images, ''FamilySearch'' ([https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-195-2577045-1-85?cc=1867501&wc=10921116 | For [https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-195-2577045-1-85?cc=1867501&wc=10921116 an example] of a Cottco Universal Index, see "North Carolina, Probate Records, 1735-1970," images, ''FamilySearch'' ([https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-195-2577045-1-85?cc=1867501&wc=10921116 : accessed 06 Jan 2014]), Alamance > Estates Index, 1859-1963, Vol. 01 > image 2 of 255. | ||
====Cott Family Name==== | ====Cott Family Name==== | ||
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These indexes are organized by the initial letter of the surname and further distinguished by the volume (liber). All "C" surnames are grouped together with those for Volume 1 listed first, followed by Volume 2, etc. | These indexes are organized by the initial letter of the surname and further distinguished by the volume (liber). All "C" surnames are grouped together with those for Volume 1 listed first, followed by Volume 2, etc. | ||
An example can be found in Davidson County, North Carolina death indexes. A volume was kept for each year. Within the year, entries are organized by registration date, not by death date. See "North Carolina, Davidson County Vital Records, 1867-1984," images, ''FamilySearch'' ([https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-267-11662-61295-11?cc=1387049&wc=MMB5-14T:1614561651 | An example can be found in Davidson County, North Carolina death indexes. A volume was kept for each year. Within the year, entries are organized by registration date, not by death date. See "North Carolina, Davidson County Vital Records, 1867-1984," images, ''FamilySearch'' ([https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-267-11662-61295-11?cc=1387049&wc=MMB5-14T:1614561651 : accessed 02 Jan 2014]), Index to deaths > 1914-1924, Vol 001 > image 1 of 140.<br> | ||
===Page Margin Key Tables=== | ===Page Margin Key Tables=== | ||
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Some indexes have a key table along the page margins. <br> | Some indexes have a key table along the page margins. <br> | ||
A Dayton Index has a key table along the left edge of every entry page. Index entries are filed by the first two letters of the surname. They key gives the page number for each two letter group. For [https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-18272-55581-57?cc=1909099&wc=14030662 an example], see "West Virginia Will Books, 1756-1971," index and images, ''FamilySearch'' ([https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-18272-55581-57?cc=1909099&wc=14030662 | A Dayton Index has a key table along the left edge of every entry page. Index entries are filed by the first two letters of the surname. They key gives the page number for each two letter group. For [https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-18272-55581-57?cc=1909099&wc=14030662 an example], see "West Virginia Will Books, 1756-1971," index and images, ''FamilySearch'' ([https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-18272-55581-57?cc=1909099&wc=14030662 : accessed 07 Jan 2014]), Brooke > Index to will books, v. 01 1797-1971 > image 93 of 141.<br> | ||
Irwin-Hodson indexes have a key table along the outside edges of the entry pages, half on the left edge of the left page and half and the right edge of the right page. Initial letters of surnames are printed in large type. Adjacent to each of these letters, and enclosed in a brace is a list of initial letters of given names and the associated page number. | Irwin-Hodson indexes have a key table along the outside edges of the entry pages, half on the left edge of the left page and half and the right edge of the right page. Initial letters of surnames are printed in large type. Adjacent to each of these letters, and enclosed in a brace is a list of initial letters of given names and the associated page number. | ||
As an example, to find a record of James Brown, look for the large B printed along the left-edge of the left page. Next to the B, in small type find the letter J and the page number for J. For [https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1971-26593-5065-22?cc=1951443&wc=MMLJ-M1Y:941609297 an example], see "Utah, Cache County Records, 1861-1955," images, ''FamilySearch'' ([https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1971-26593-5065-22?cc=1951443&wc=MMLJ-M1Y:941609297 | As an example, to find a record of James Brown, look for the large B printed along the left-edge of the left page. Next to the B, in small type find the letter J and the page number for J. For [https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1971-26593-5065-22?cc=1951443&wc=MMLJ-M1Y:941609297 an example], see "Utah, Cache County Records, 1861-1955," images, ''FamilySearch'' ([https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1971-26593-5065-22?cc=1951443&wc=MMLJ-M1Y:941609297 : accessed 06 Jan 2014]), Land and property records > Grantor index vol 3 1869-1940 > image 40 of 687.<br> | ||
===Paul Company Key Table Index=== | ===Paul Company Key Table Index=== | ||
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Some indexes split a name column to make it easier to scan the page for desired entries.<br> | Some indexes split a name column to make it easier to scan the page for desired entries.<br> | ||
One Irwin Hodson index has a surname column split into four. In the column headings, the clerk could write in different letter ranges for each column. For example, Aa, Aba-Abd, Abe-Abq, and Abr-Abz. As the clerk entered entries, surnames could be entered into the respective columns. For an example, see "Washington, County Records, 1856-2009," images, ''FamilySearch'' ([https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-24072-12155-74?cc=1910364&wc=M9HM-YV4:n1101196143 | One Irwin Hodson index has a surname column split into four. In the column headings, the clerk could write in different letter ranges for each column. For example, Aa, Aba-Abd, Abe-Abq, and Abr-Abz. As the clerk entered entries, surnames could be entered into the respective columns. For an example, see "Washington, County Records, 1856-2009," images, ''FamilySearch'' ([https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-24072-12155-74?cc=1910364&wc=M9HM-YV4:n1101196143 : accessed 02 Jan 2014]), Pierce > General index grantee 1915-1917 A-C > image 2 of 335.<br> | ||
One split column index has 13 letter-pair columns, each labeled with two consecutive letters of the alphabet. When the clerk entered a name into the name column, he would duplicate one of the letters, such as the second letter of the surname, into the appropriate letter-pair column. Take as an example an index page set aside for surnames and given names starting with A and E, respectively. When the name Elizabeth Anderson was entered, the letter N would be written in the M-N column. For Esther Acker, C would be entered in the C-D column. For an actual example, see "Pennsylvania, Probate Records, 1683-1994," images, ''FamilySearch ''([https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-28757-10573-2?cc=1999196&wc=M99F-4K7:n600653339 | One split column index has 13 letter-pair columns, each labeled with two consecutive letters of the alphabet. When the clerk entered a name into the name column, he would duplicate one of the letters, such as the second letter of the surname, into the appropriate letter-pair column. Take as an example an index page set aside for surnames and given names starting with A and E, respectively. When the name Elizabeth Anderson was entered, the letter N would be written in the M-N column. For Esther Acker, C would be entered in the C-D column. For an actual example, see "Pennsylvania, Probate Records, 1683-1994," images, ''FamilySearch ''([https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-28757-10573-2?cc=1999196&wc=M99F-4K7:n600653339 : accessed 02 Jan 2014]), Lancaster > Will index 1729-1947 A-K > image 10 of 562.<br> | ||
Another split column index has five given name columns, A-B-C-D-E, F-G-H-I-J, K-L-M-N-O, P-Q-R-S-T, and U-V-W-X-Y-Z. When a clerk entered a name, the given name was written in the appropriate column. For an example, see "New York, Land Records, 1630-1975," images, ''FamilySearch'' ([https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1961-32528-1145-1?cc=2078654&wc=M9M4-XLN:n1538802258 | Another split column index has five given name columns, A-B-C-D-E, F-G-H-I-J, K-L-M-N-O, P-Q-R-S-T, and U-V-W-X-Y-Z. When a clerk entered a name, the given name was written in the appropriate column. For an example, see "New York, Land Records, 1630-1975," images, ''FamilySearch'' ([https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1961-32528-1145-1?cc=2078654&wc=M9M4-XLN:n1538802258 : accessed 02 Jan 2014]), Oneida > Grantee index 1791-1884 Ho-L > image 7 of 632.<br> | ||
To use a split-column index, determine which of the columns applies to the entry you are searching for. Then scan that column, ignoring blank entries. | To use a split-column index, determine which of the columns applies to the entry you are searching for. Then scan that column, ignoring blank entries. | ||
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===Soundex=== | ===Soundex=== | ||
[[Soundex|Soundex]] is a phonetic index that groups together names that sound alike but are spelled differently, for example, Stewart and Stuart. This helps searchers find names that are spelled differently than originally expected, a relatively common genealogical research problem. For more information, see "[[Soundex|Soundex]]." For an example, see "{{RecordSearch|2043782|New York Naturalization Index (Soundex), 1792-1906}}" images, ''FamilySearch'' ([http://FamilySearch.org | [[Soundex|Soundex]] is a phonetic index that groups together names that sound alike but are spelled differently, for example, Stewart and Stuart. This helps searchers find names that are spelled differently than originally expected, a relatively common genealogical research problem. For more information, see "[[Soundex|Soundex]]." For an example, see "{{RecordSearch|2043782|New York Naturalization Index (Soundex), 1792-1906}}" images, ''FamilySearch'' ([http://FamilySearch.org : 2014]); citing NARA microfilm publication M1674. | ||
===Vowel Index=== | ===Vowel Index=== | ||
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The initial letter is combined with the first vowel of the surname. Surnames Campbell, Chandler, and Craig would be found under the heading “CA.” | The initial letter is combined with the first vowel of the surname. Surnames Campbell, Chandler, and Craig would be found under the heading “CA.” | ||
For [https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-24580-27097-34?cc=1920234&wc=M9S9-GSQ:968302868 an example], see "New York, Probate Records, 1629-1971," images, ''FamilySearch'' ([https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-24580-27097-34?cc=1920234&wc=M9S9-GSQ:968302868 | For [https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-24580-27097-34?cc=1920234&wc=M9S9-GSQ:968302868 an example], see "New York, Probate Records, 1629-1971," images, ''FamilySearch'' ([https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-24580-27097-34?cc=1920234&wc=M9S9-GSQ:968302868 : accessed 07 Jan 2014]), Oswego > Surrogate record index 1846-1876 > image 9 of 69.<br> | ||
===Other Indexes=== | ===Other Indexes=== | ||
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