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''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Washington]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Washington]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Washington Introduction|Introduction]]'' | ||
This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Washington]]. As you read these Washington Wiki pages, study the [[United States]] set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records. | This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Washington]]. As you read these Washington Wiki pages, study the [[United States]] set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records. | ||
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The [[Family History Library]] has many of the records described in these Washington Wiki pages. The library's major holdings include cemetery, census, federal land, and vital records. The library is presently acquiring additional records of Washington counties, including cemetery, naturalization, probate, and vital records. | The [[Family History Library]] has many of the records described in these Washington Wiki pages. The library's major holdings include cemetery, census, federal land, and vital records. The library is presently acquiring additional records of Washington counties, including cemetery, naturalization, probate, and vital records. | ||
Some of the sources described in this set of Wiki pages list the Family History Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche. These are preceded by '''FHL''', the abbreviation for [[Family History Library|Family History Library]]. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library and to order microfilm and microfiche at [[ | Some of the sources described in this set of Wiki pages list the Family History Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche. These are preceded by '''FHL''', the abbreviation for [[Family History Library|Family History Library]]. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library and to order microfilm and microfiche at [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Centers]]. | ||
=== Family History Library Catalog === | === Family History Library Catalog === | ||
The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] found at the library and at each Family History Center. The catalog is available in a [ | The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] found at the library and at each Family History Center. The catalog is available in a [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog online ]or microfiche version. To find a record, look in the ''Place Search'' of the catalog for: | ||
:*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as: | :*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as: |
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