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The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] found at the library and at each FamilySearch Center. The catalog is available in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog online ]or microfiche versions. To find a record, look in the ''Place Search'' of the catalog for:  
The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] found at the library and at each FamilySearch Center. The catalog is available in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog online ]or microfiche versions. To find a record, look in the ''Place Search'' of the catalog for:  


:*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as:  
{{Block indent|*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as: }}
::'''''UNITED STATES''''' - CENSUS  
{{Block indent|'''''UNITED STATES''''' - CENSUS |2}}
::'''''FLORIDA''''' - LAND AND PROPERTY  
{{Block indent|'''''FLORIDA''''' - LAND AND PROPERTY |2}}
::'''''FLORIDA, DUVAL''''' - VITAL RECORDS  
{{Block indent|'''''FLORIDA, DUVAL''''' - VITAL RECORDS |2}}
::'''''FLORIDA, DUVAL, JACKSONVILLE''''' - CEMETERIES<br><br>
{{Block indent|'''''FLORIDA, DUVAL, JACKSONVILLE''''' - CEMETERIES<br><br>|2}}


:*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as:  
{{Block indent|*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as: }}
::UNITED STATES - '''''CENSUS'''''  
{{Block indent|UNITED STATES - '''''CENSUS''''' |2}}
::FLORIDA - '''''LAND AND PROPERTY'''''  
{{Block indent|FLORIDA - '''''LAND AND PROPERTY''''' |2}}
::FLORIDA, DUVAL - '''''VITAL RECORDS'''''  
{{Block indent|FLORIDA, DUVAL - '''''VITAL RECORDS''''' |2}}
::FLORIDA, DUVAL, JACKSONVILLE - '''''CEMETERIES'''''<br><br>
{{Block indent|FLORIDA, DUVAL, JACKSONVILLE - '''''CEMETERIES'''''<br><br>|2}}


The page titles in the Florida Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog.  
The page titles in the Florida Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog.  

Latest revision as of 13:20, 19 August 2025

This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from Florida. As you read this outline, study the United States set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records.

Records of the FamilySearch Library[edit | edit source]

The FamilySearch Library has many of the records described in these Florida Wiki pages. The major holdings are Spanish censuses, federal censuses, and state censuses. The library also has land, military, probate, and vital records.

Some of the sources described in this set of Wiki pages list the FamilySearch Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche. These are preceded by FHL, the abbreviation for FamilySearch Library.

FamilySearch Catalog[edit | edit source]

The library's records are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog found at the library and at each FamilySearch Center. The catalog is available in online or microfiche versions. To find a record, look in the Place Search of the catalog for:

*The place where your ancestor lived, such as:
UNITED STATES - CENSUS
FLORIDA - LAND AND PROPERTY
FLORIDA, DUVAL - VITAL RECORDS
FLORIDA, DUVAL, JACKSONVILLE - CEMETERIES

*The record type you want to search, such as:
UNITED STATES - CENSUS
FLORIDA - LAND AND PROPERTY
FLORIDA, DUVAL - VITAL RECORDS
FLORIDA, DUVAL, JACKSONVILLE - CEMETERIES

The page titles in the Florida Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog.

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Links to Florida-related articles
Topics
Counties
Extinct Co.
Major
 Repositories
National Archives at Atlanta · Florida Health Bureau of Vital Statistics · Meek-Eaton Black Archives · State Archives of Florida · State Library of Florida · Alma C. Field Library of Florida History · Charlton W. Tebeau Library of Florida History · Florida History and Genealogy Library · Indian River County Main Library · Jacksonville Public Library Main Branch · Orlando Public Library · P.K. Yonge Library of Florida History · Polk County Historical and Genealogical Library · St. Augustine Historical Society Research Library · University of South Florida Tampa Library Special Collections · University of West Florida Archives and West Florida History Center · Volusia County Public Library Daytona Beach Regional · West Florida Public Library Genealogy Branch · West Oaks Branch Library and Genealogy Center · Dallas Public Central Library · Ellen Payne Odom Genealogy Library · Huxford-Spear Genealogical Library · Mobile Municipal Archives · Thomasville Genealogical, History and Fine Arts Library
Migration
 Routes

Family History Library (FHL); now called, FamilySearch Library (FSL)

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