2. Library Genealogy Databases by: Anne Wachs

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1 Lecture #2 2. by: Anne Wachs Ancestry Library Edition Results Page for Ranked Records January 2010 Search Result December 2013 Search Result Relevance Searches: - Will search for alias, nicknames, alternate spellings, and middle names - Put in as much information as possible, including possible birth and death dates, country, and state - If you are unable to find anything, adjust your search by removing locations, birth dates, etc. It will broaden your search. Other Tips: - Shortcut Keys can help you get through lists faster or modify search - Narrow the search by selecting categories on the left. - Next screenshot 5

2 Lecture #2 Ancestry Library Edition Results Page for Category Search Other Tips: - Organize results by Summarized by category - Helps separate different types of records - Further Narrow by Category using the navigation on the left 6

3 Lecture #2 Original Documents Printing: Choose to print only the original image OR Print the image, including source and record information Will open in a new window to preview before printing. Image is small when printing with source information. Index: Toggle between viewing only the image or the extra source information at the right and bottom. Tools: Choose to zoom in or out Invert colors to make names stand out Good for deciphering handwritten pages Save: Will save as a jpg Send image home: View only as a link Link will expire after a few days No searching 7

4 Lecture #2 Ancestry.com vs. Ancestry Library Edition (updated September 2017) Ancestry Library Edition WEBSITE FUNCTIONS NOT AVAILABLE: Family Tree Tab - The ability to upload photos, documents, and add stories about ancestors in the Personal and Public Member Trees. Family Tree Maker software will not link to Ancestry Library Edition. Collaborate Tab - Includes all of the member s interactions from MembersConnect (with each other), Message Boards, Ancestry s World Archive Projects, and Public Profile. DNA, Publish, Shop, Hire an Expert, and Gift Memberships Tabs - These resources allow you purchase your favorite Ancestry and other genealogical publishers books, magazines and CDs. One World Tree - One World Tree gathers family trees and family history records of millions of people. COLLECTIONS NOT AVAILABLE: Obituary Collection - The collection contains recent obituaries from hundreds of newspapers. There is still a strong and growing collection in Ancestry Library Edition. But, newspaper titles offered by ProQuest are not available in the Library Edition. Historical Newspapers - Mostly small town newspapers, and most do not have complete series / coverage. MemberConnect (previously PeopleFinder) - This feature helps to put users in touch with other researchers looking for the same ancestors. These titles are found in HeritageQuest Online ProQuest s Genealogy & Local History Books in the Families and Local Histories Collection Periodical Source Index (PERSI) Freedman s Bank Records These titles are found with Gale Cengage Learning: Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI) Passenger and Immigration List Index (PILI) READ ONLY: Ancestry World Tree Ancestry Message Board COLLECTIONS AVAILABLE: English, Canadian, Irish, Scottish, German, several other countries all over the world. Ability to mistakes to Ancestry. Ancestry.com REGISTRATION ONLY: Post messages to message board Reply to messages 8

5 Lecture #2 How to Use Fold3 with FamilySearch.org FamilySearch and Fold3 share: 1860 U.S. Census Civil War Pensions Index Revolutionary War Pension Files To find a Revolutionary War Pension file using Familysearch & Fold3 from home: 1. Find your ancestor s record in FamilySearch. 2. Take note of the Pension Number. 3. Click on the record in FamilySearch. 9

6 Lecture #2 How to Use Fold3 with FamilySearch.org 1. Open a new browser window. 2. Go to [your local library] s Fold3 subscription database and login with your library card. 3. Highlight and copy the pension number. 10

7 Lecture #2 How to Use Fold3 with FamilySearch.org 1. In Fold3, make sure to select Revolutionary War, then Revolutionary War Pensions from the list. 2. Paste the pension number into the keyword search box. 11

8 Lecture #2 Original Documents 1. Search within the original document for keywords. (Only works for the page you are viewing) 2. Print the original document or download to a storage device. 3. Use side controls to brighten, dim, and zoom in the image. 12

9 Lecture #2 Local Library Resources (Updated January 2018) Cleveland Public Library 19 th Century U.S. Newspapers African American Biographical Database Cleveland Necrology File (local cemetery records & newspaper death notices for years: 1833, , ) Ethnic NewsWatch Genealogy Connect Columbus Metro Library African American Heritage America s Obituaries and Death Notices Fold 3 Cuyahoga County Public Library America s Obituaries & Death Notices Fold3 Historical Cleveland Plain Dealer ( ) Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps Greene County Public Library Accessible Archives Fold3 Images of America NewspaperARCHIVE Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County 19 th Century U.S. Newspapers Fold3 Proquest Historical Newspapers Proquest Obituaries Washington-Centerville Public Library Fold3 Newspapers.com My Heritage World Vital Records Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps Dayton Metro Library NO online application African-American History and Culture Dayton Obituary Index Ohio Death Certificate Index 13