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''[[Principles of Family History Research]] | ''[[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Research]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Select Records to Search|Step 3. Select Records to Search]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Select_Specific_Records|Select Specific Records]]'' | ||
You have identified a record type. Now you are ready to compare information on your family group record with catalogs or record lists in order to choose which specific records you will search. First, look again at the family group record for information about where and when a selected event occurred. If necessary guess when and where it happened. | You have identified a record type. Now you are ready to compare information on your family group record with catalogs or record lists in order to choose which specific records you will search. First, look again at the family group record for information about where and when a selected event occurred. If necessary guess when and where it happened. | ||
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== Helpful Guessing Skills == | == Helpful Guessing Skills == | ||
To find useful source documents, sometimes a researcher needs to be good at guessing information needed to find ancestors in documents. Each of the following involves being able to guess some '''''additional''''' information based on what is already shown on a family group record:<br> | To find useful source documents, sometimes a researcher needs to be good at guessing information needed to find ancestors in documents. Each of the following involves being able to guess some '''''additional''''' information based on what is already shown on a family group record:<br> | ||
*[[Guessing a Place|Guessing a Place]] for every event on that family group. Usually you need to guess where an event happened to be able to guess where to look for records of that place.<br> | *[[Guessing a Place|Guessing a Place]] for every event on that family group. Usually you need to guess where an event happened to be able to guess where to look for records of that place.<br> | ||
*[[Guessing a Date|Guessing a Date]] for every event on that family group. You need to guess dates to narrow searches when indexes are not available or cover only limited periods.<br> | *[[Guessing a Date|Guessing a Date]] for every event on that family group. You need to guess dates to narrow searches when indexes are not available or cover only limited periods.<br> | ||
*[[Guessing a Name Variation|Guessing a Name Variation]] for every name on that family group. Your ancestors may have always spelled their name a certain way, but the clerks who wrote their names probably used some surprises. Learn to look for ancestors under unexpected spellings and names. | *[[Guessing a Name Variation|Guessing a Name Variation]] for every name on that family group. Your ancestors may have always spelled their name a certain way, but the clerks who wrote their names probably used some surprises. Learn to look for ancestors under unexpected spellings and names. | ||
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The catalog, updated regularly, is on the Internet atFamilySearch Library Catology. You may search the catalog by '''''Surname''''' (for family histories), by '''''Place''''' (for record types), by '''''Subject'''''' (such as Navajo Indians), or by '''''Author''''' or '''''Title''''' if known. The record types listed in [[Choose a Record Type#Sources_Useful_to_Genealogists|Sources Useful to Genealogists]] are mostly the same as the headings used in the Place Search of the catalog. | The catalog, updated regularly, is on the Internet atFamilySearch Library Catology. You may search the catalog by '''''Surname''''' (for family histories), by '''''Place''''' (for record types), by '''''Subject'''''' (such as Navajo Indians), or by '''''Author''''' or '''''Title''''' if known. The record types listed in [[Choose a Record Type#Sources_Useful_to_Genealogists|Sources Useful to Genealogists]] are mostly the same as the headings used in the Place Search of the catalog. | ||
For more information see the wiki article [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog]]. | For more information see the wiki article [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog]]. | ||
=== '''Other Internet Sites''' === | === '''Other Internet Sites''' === | ||
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The Internet has search engines and lists to help find and select genealogical records. Use one or more of the following search engines to find records with search phases like ''Moffett genealogy'' or ''New Orleans marriages'' or ''Hamburg passenger lists ''or ''Quebec census:'' | The Internet has search engines and lists to help find and select genealogical records. Use one or more of the following search engines to find records with search phases like ''Moffett genealogy'' or ''New Orleans marriages'' or ''Hamburg passenger lists ''or ''Quebec census:'' | ||
*'''[http://www.google.com Google.com]''' | *'''[http://www.google.com Google.com]''' | ||
*[http://www.yahoo.com '''Yahoo.com'''] | *[http://www.yahoo.com '''Yahoo.com'''] | ||
*[http://www.dogpile.com '''Dogpile.com'''] | *[http://www.dogpile.com '''Dogpile.com'''] | ||
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FamilySearch Wiki articles for specific countries may help you identify other catalogs for major libraries. Check the most recent versions of catalogs, as libraries are continually adding to their collections. | FamilySearch Wiki articles for specific countries may help you identify other catalogs for major libraries. Check the most recent versions of catalogs, as libraries are continually adding to their collections. | ||
The Family History Library Catalog can be used to find descriptions of other libraries and their collections. Look in the Place Search, find the place and look for the topic '''''Archives and Libraries'''''. For example:<br> | The Family History Library Catalog can be used to find descriptions of other libraries and their collections. Look in the Place Search, find the place and look for the topic '''''Archives and Libraries'''''. For example:<br> | ||
*Ireland, Dublin, Dublin – Archives and Libraries<br> | *Ireland, Dublin, Dublin – Archives and Libraries<br> | ||
*Pennsylvania, Philadelphia – Archives and Libraries | *Pennsylvania, Philadelphia – Archives and Libraries | ||
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'''Obtaining Record Lists''' | '''Obtaining Record Lists''' | ||
Major bibliographies, some publisher catalogs, and many instructional handbooks are also at most research libraries, and many public libraries. | Major bibliographies, some publisher catalogs, and many instructional handbooks are also at most research libraries, and many public libraries. | ||
== '''Selection Criteria''' == | == '''Selection Criteria''' == | ||
To select a record, read its description and compare it to what you know or [[Select Records to Search#Helpful_Guessing_Skills|guess]] about the event you want to document. Make sure the record—<br> | To select a record, read its description and compare it to what you know or [[Select Records to Search#Helpful_Guessing_Skills|guess]] about the event you want to document. Make sure the record—<br> | ||
#has the content (information, location, and time period) you need, and | #has the content (information, location, and time period) you need, and | ||
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'''''Obtain it.''''' Is the record in a repository you can visit? Can you get a copy? Are you permitted to use the record? | '''''Obtain it.''''' Is the record in a repository you can visit? Can you get a copy? Are you permitted to use the record? | ||
'''''Read it.''''' Are there skills or knowledge you need to read the record, such as (1) ability to read foreign languages, (2) ability to read old handwriting, or (3) knowledge of terms used? Remember that—<br> | '''''Read it.''''' Are there skills or knowledge you need to read the record, such as (1) ability to read foreign languages, (2) ability to read old handwriting, or (3) knowledge of terms used? Remember that—<br> | ||
*Records are usually in the language of the country. | *Records are usually in the language of the country. | ||
*Many early records are in Latin. | *Many early records are in Latin. | ||
'''''Find information in it.''''' Can you locate the information in the record? Do you have the information necessary to recognize the relative you are seeking? Will there be so many of that name (such as Smith) that you must know the first name? Will the search be too extensive if you don’t know a specific place? How many microfilms or volumes will you need to search if you don’t know the year? Before you select a record, determine if you may need—<br> | '''''Find information in it.''''' Can you locate the information in the record? Do you have the information necessary to recognize the relative you are seeking? Will there be so many of that name (such as Smith) that you must know the first name? Will the search be too extensive if you don’t know a specific place? How many microfilms or volumes will you need to search if you don’t know the year? Before you select a record, determine if you may need—<br> | ||
*An index.<br> | *An index.<br> | ||
*The ancestor’s given (first) name. <br> | *The ancestor’s given (first) name. <br> | ||
*The name of the county or town. <br> | *The name of the county or town. <br> | ||
*A limited time period. <br> | *A limited time period. <br> | ||
*More specific information about the ancestor’s religion, military service, or occupation. | *More specific information about the ancestor’s religion, military service, or occupation. | ||
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*Different genealogical sources often provide conflicting evidence of events or relationships. To resolve these discrepancies, it is necessary to locate more than one piece of evidence in support of any genealogical fact. In fact, the more pieces of acceptable evidence found, the more sure you can be of the fact. Where possible, strive to find multiple sources for every fact. | *Different genealogical sources often provide conflicting evidence of events or relationships. To resolve these discrepancies, it is necessary to locate more than one piece of evidence in support of any genealogical fact. In fact, the more pieces of acceptable evidence found, the more sure you can be of the fact. Where possible, strive to find multiple sources for every fact. | ||
However, in doing this you may find discrepancies. For example, the sources may not agree on Uncle Harry’s birth date. You will then need to evaluate the information you find as explained in Step 5. <br> | However, in doing this you may find discrepancies. For example, the sources may not agree on Uncle Harry’s birth date. You will then need to evaluate the information you find as explained in Step 5. <br> | ||
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== '''Jurisdictions''' == | == '''Jurisdictions''' == | ||
Most records you search have jurisdictional limitations. That is, they apply only to a certain geographic area and to certain events and/or families. For example, marriage records in the United States are usually recorded by each different county. Many different jurisdictions exercise authority over what records are created or kept about our ancestors. For example, in the United States, naturalization records were kept by the federal, state, city and county jurisdictions. You must know which jurisdictions kept the records you are seeking in order to select the best records.<br> | Most records you search have jurisdictional limitations. That is, they apply only to a certain geographic area and to certain events and/or families. For example, marriage records in the United States are usually recorded by each different county. Many different jurisdictions exercise authority over what records are created or kept about our ancestors. For example, in the United States, naturalization records were kept by the federal, state, city and county jurisdictions. You must know which jurisdictions kept the records you are seeking in order to select the best records.<br> | ||
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| bgcolor="#66ffff" | Wherever people settle, civil, religious, and other leaders exercise authority over them. | | bgcolor="#66ffff" | Wherever people settle, civil, religious, and other leaders exercise authority over them. | ||
'''''Jurisdiction''''' is—<br> | '''''Jurisdiction''''' is—<br> | ||
*The power, right, or '''''authority''''' to legislate, interpret, and apply civil and religious laws or social habits and traditions.<br> | *The power, right, or '''''authority''''' to legislate, interpret, and apply civil and religious laws or social habits and traditions.<br> | ||
*The '''''physical boundaries''''' of an organization's authority. For example, a probate court may have jurisdiction over a county. | *The '''''physical boundaries''''' of an organization's authority. For example, a probate court may have jurisdiction over a county. | ||
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| bgcolor="#66ffff" colspan="5" align="center" | '''Some Modern Government Jurisdictions'''<br> | | bgcolor="#66ffff" colspan="5" align="center" | '''Some Modern Government Jurisdictions'''<br> | ||
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| bgcolor="#66ffff" | '''''Nation<br>''''' | | bgcolor="#66ffff" | '''''Nation<br>''''' | ||
| bgcolor="#66ffff" | '''''Regional'''''<br> | | bgcolor="#66ffff" | '''''Regional'''''<br> | ||
| bgcolor="#66ffff" | '''''District'''''<br> | | bgcolor="#66ffff" | '''''District'''''<br> | ||
| bgcolor="#66ffff" | '''''Local'''''<br> | | bgcolor="#66ffff" | '''''Local'''''<br> | ||
| bgcolor="#66ffff" | '''''Municipal'''''<br> | | bgcolor="#66ffff" | '''''Municipal'''''<br> | ||
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| bgcolor="#66ffff" | Canada<br>England<br>France<br>Germany<br>Italy<br>Ireland<br>Poland<br>Russia<br>United States<br> | | bgcolor="#66ffff" | Canada<br>England<br>France<br>Germany<br>Italy<br>Ireland<br>Poland<br>Russia<br>United States<br> | ||
| bgcolor="#66ffff" | Province<br>—<br>Département<br>Staat or Land<br>Regione<br>Province<br>Województwo<br>Oblast<br>State<br> | | bgcolor="#66ffff" | Province<br>—<br>Département<br>Staat or Land<br>Regione<br>Province<br>Województwo<br>Oblast<br>State<br> | ||
| bgcolor="#66ffff" | County<br>County or Shire<br>Arrondissement<br>Bezirk<br>Provincia<br>County<br>Powiat<br>Uyezd<br>County<br> | | bgcolor="#66ffff" | County<br>County or Shire<br>Arrondissement<br>Bezirk<br>Provincia<br>County<br>Powiat<br>Uyezd<br>County<br> | ||
| bgcolor="#66ffff" | (Township)*<br>(Hundred)*<br>Canton<br>Kreis<br>Comune<br>Civil Parish<br>Gmina<br>Raion<br>Township<br> | | bgcolor="#66ffff" | (Township)*<br>(Hundred)*<br>Canton<br>Kreis<br>Comune<br>Civil Parish<br>Gmina<br>Raion<br>Township<br> | ||
| bgcolor="#66ffff" | Town or City<br>Town or City<br>Commune<br>Stadt or Dorf<br>Frazione<br>Town or City<br>Wieś<br>Gorod or Derevnia<br>Town or City<br> | | bgcolor="#66ffff" | Town or City<br>Town or City<br>Commune<br>Stadt or Dorf<br>Frazione<br>Town or City<br>Wieś<br>Gorod or Derevnia<br>Town or City<br> | ||
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