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Genealogical sources can be grouped into two divisions, each with two categories. The following chart illustrates the relationship of these four categories.<br> [[Image:Genealogical Sources Tree.jpg|frame|center]] Review your objective. If you have a genealogical objective you will be selecting ''genealogical records''. For reference objectives, you will want to select ''reference tools''. When you know which kind of source you want, the following guidelines will help you choose from these categories of records: (1) compiled records, (2) original records, (3) background information, or (4) finding aids. | Genealogical sources can be grouped into two divisions, each with two categories. The following chart illustrates the relationship of these four categories.<br> [[Image:Genealogical Sources Tree.jpg|frame|center]] Review your objective. If you have a genealogical objective you will be selecting ''genealogical records''. For reference objectives, you will want to select ''reference tools''. When you know which kind of source you want, the following guidelines will help you choose from these categories of records: (1) compiled records, (2) original records, (3) background information, or (4) finding aids. | ||
== '''Genealogical Records''' == | == '''Genealogical Records''' == | ||
Genealogical records | Genealogical records provide vital and biographical information on individuals and families (see [[Identify What You Know#Types of Genealogical Information|Types of Genealogical Information]]). This includes information about—<br> '''''Vital events.''''' This information goes on your family group records and pedigree charts:<br> | ||
* Names and relationships | *Names and relationships | ||
* Gender | *Gender | ||
* Births, marriages, and deaths | *Births, marriages, and deaths | ||
'''''Other events''''', such as: | '''''Other events''''', such as: | ||
* Military service | *Military service | ||
* Buying and selling land | *Buying and selling land | ||
* Paying taxes | *Paying taxes | ||
* Migrating from one place to another | *Migrating from one place to another | ||
'''''Personal characteristics:''''' | '''''Personal characteristics:''''' | ||
* Age, physical appearance | *Age, physical appearance | ||
* Philosophy of life | *Philosophy of life | ||
* Social and economic status, etc. | *Social and economic status, etc. | ||
'''''Latter-day Saint Ordinances''''' Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will also want to learn if temple ordinances have been performed for their ancestors. | '''''Latter-day Saint Ordinances''''' Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will also want to learn if temple ordinances have been performed for their ancestors. | ||
The two categories of genealogical records are: (1) compiled records, and (2) original records. | The two categories of genealogical records are: (1) compiled records, and (2) original records. | ||
=== '''Compiled Records''' === | === '''Compiled Records''' === | ||
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=== '''Original Records''' === | === '''Original Records''' === | ||
Original records provide information about events in a person’s life. This includes birth, marriage, immigration, military service, land purchases, and death. Most also document relationships. These records were usually created near the time such an event took place. Based on the information in them, they can be grouped as— | Original records provide information about events in a person’s life. This includes birth, marriage, immigration, military service, land purchases, and death. Most also document relationships. These records were usually created near the time such an event took place. Based on the information in them, they can be grouped as— | ||
'''''Vital events.''''' Records of births, christenings, marriages, divorce, death and burial, created by families, governments, churches, or other institutions. | '''''Vital events.''''' Records of births, christenings, marriages, divorce, death and burial, created by families, governments, churches, or other institutions. | ||
'''''Residency.''''' Records that show where people lived. | '''''Residency.''''' Records that show where people lived. | ||
'''''Property Ownership.''''' Disposition of real estate and personal property. | '''''Property Ownership.''''' Disposition of real estate and personal property. | ||
'''''Occupation.''''' Records of employment, including military records. | '''''Occupation.''''' Records of employment, including military records. | ||
'''''Immigration.''''' Documents showing the departure, arrival, or citizenship of a person in a country. | '''''Immigration.''''' Documents showing the departure, arrival, or citizenship of a person in a country. | ||
'''''Civil Actions.''''' Records of public or legal transactions such as court records. | '''''Civil Actions.''''' Records of public or legal transactions such as court records. | ||
'''''Institutions.''''' Records of organizations or establishments that care for a segment of society, such as a school or prison. | '''''Institutions.''''' Records of organizations or establishments that care for a segment of society, such as a school or prison. | ||
'''''Special Groups.''''' Records unique to or specifically about religious or cultural groups. | '''''Special Groups.''''' Records unique to or specifically about religious or cultural groups. | ||
'''''Personal Records.''''' Records about an individual or family created specifically by the person. | '''''Personal Records.''''' Records about an individual or family created specifically by the person. | ||
Original records can— | Original records can— | ||
* identify relationships between individuals. | *identify relationships between individuals. | ||
* give primary information about a specific event. | *give primary information about a specific event. | ||
* verify the accuracy of compiled records. | *verify the accuracy of compiled records. | ||
* provide information not found in compiled sources. | *provide information not found in compiled sources. | ||
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== '''Reference Tools''' == | == '''Reference Tools''' == | ||