Family sources of information

Family sources of information

Family sources of information Ask family members if they have created or stored any documents containing family history information

Family sources of information Compare memories and oral traditions with information from these other sources

Types of records : Bible Family Bibles may contain a few pages devoted to genealogical records of the family (births, marriages, and deaths) Information found in a family Bible should be carefully evaluated, and if possible, confirmed by other sources

Types of records : Diaries and Journals From the standpoint of family history, diaries and journals are invaluable Carefully study for genealogical information

Types of records : Biographies Often, unpublished biographies are found among the loose papers of a relative Unscholarly, poorly written, and illogical as they may sometimes seem, they are still priceless to the family historian

Types of records : Letters Old letters are the most informal and intimate family sources Note the addresses, names of the correspondents, postmarks, and dates for useful information

Types of records : Memorial cards-funeral programs Genealogical data on funeral memorabilia includes date of birth, place of birth, date of death, place of burial, and age at death

Types of records : Church records These records include certificates of birth, baptism (or christening), marriage, advancement, death, and funeral notices

Types of records : Civil records Competent civil recorders prepared birth, marriage, and death certificates usually near the date of the event

Types of records : Citizenship records The records of immigrant ancestors may contain citizenship papers, dates of arrival, ports of embarkation and debarkation, and other details

Types of records : Fraternal records Freemasons, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Knights of Columbus, etc., preserve biographical sketches of their membership

Types of records : Genealogical records Other family members and ancestors may have compiled genealogical records. Inquire about both paper and digital files

Types of records : Histories Occasionally, a manuscript history in the handwriting of an ancestor is found Verification with supporting evidence is helpful in such instances

Types of records : Legal papers Family members may have preserved legal documents Included in this category are wills, deeds, mortgages, and land grants. These are valuable because of the names, dates, and places mentioned

Types of records : Military records Search for discharge papers, pension records, service records, medals, ribbons, etc.

Types of records : Newspaper clippings Many families have collections of newspaper clippings relevant to family history

Types of records : Occupational records Apprenticeship records, awards, citations, and other occupational achievements are often found in the home

Types of records : School records School attendance records and graduation certificates provide genealogical data

Types of records : Albums Photograph albums are among the most cherished family records Ask older relatives about their pictures and label them as soon as possible

Episode: XX Sources for research: Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) Series: Sources of information

Sources for research: Family History Library Catalog (FHLC)

Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) The Family History Library Catalog lists and describes the records, books, microfilms, microfiche, maps, and other materials available in the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah

Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) The online Family History Library Catalog provides access to the world s largest collection of genealogical records, include the names of more than two billion deceased people

Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) The catalog is your key to searching this collection The Library Catalog can be accessed from anywhere the internet is available

Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) It can also be access from any computer within the Family History Library

Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) The catalog links you to billions of records, such as: Church registers of christenings, marriages, and burials Civil registrations (Vital Records) Censuses

Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) Military records Wills and probates Land and property records Court documents Family histories Censuses

Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) The catalog can be searched using eight different search options

Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) You can use the FHLC to identify and order records to use in a local family history center

Using the Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) Click to open FamilySearch.org Click the Library tab Click Library Catalog in the blue bar at the top

Using the Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) Choose from the various searches including

Using the Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) Place. Used to locate records for a certain place such as city, county, state, etc.

Using the Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) Surname. used to locate family histories which include that surname

Using the Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) Keyword. Used to search for a record using any word or phrase

Using the Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) Title. Used to locate records or books according to their titles

Using the Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) Film/fiche number. Used to identify the corresponding film or fiche

Using the Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) Author. Used to search for a record by author

Using the Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) Subject. Used to search for a certain topic

Using the Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) Call number. Used to identify the corresponding book

Example of Surname Search in Family History Library Catalog (FHLC)

To do a surname search Click Surname Search

To do a surname search Type in a surname or last name, click Search

To do a surname search A list of family histories with that surname will be shown

To do a surname search Click on a title to see the detailed information

To do a surname search Review the notes to decide if this history is one that would include your ancestor

To do a surname search Click View Film Notes to see the microfilm number for this record

To do a surname search To print, follow the instructions at the bottom of the page

To do a surname search

Example of Place Search in Family History Library Catalog (FHLC)

To do a surname search Click Place Search

To do a surname search Type in a place of interest Search either by town/city, county, state/country Each jurisdiction has different records available, so it is important to search all jurisdictions for your area (i.e. both the city and county records)

To do a surname search Click Search

To do a surname search Click the correct place from the search results

To do a surname search Click on the topic you are interested in

To do a surname search Click the record you want to see

To do a surname search Click Film Notes to see the microfilm number

To do a surname search To print, follow the instructions at the bottom of the page

To do a surname search To print, follow the instructions at the bottom of the page

Episode: XX Tips for Place Search in History Library Catalog (FHLC) Series: Sources of information

Tips for Place Search in History Library Catalog (FHLC)

Tips for Place Search in FHLC Many records found in the Family History Library are organized by jurisdictions The term refers to a geographic area in which the right power, and authority to make, enforce, and interpret laws is exercised Many different records are produced at the various jurisdictional levels

Tips for Place Search in FHLC The following is an example of jurisdictions for the United States

Tips for Place Search in FHLC Country. At the Counrty level, you can look for federal census records, land records, military records, and the social security death index

Tips for Place Search in FHLC State. Many records are kept by sates such as state court records, naturalization records, tax records, and vital records

Tips for Place Search in FHLC County. Records kept by counties include land records, birth, marriage, and death records, probate records, tax records, and voting records

Tips for Place Search in FHLC City/Town. Records kept by cities include, cemetery records, directories, land and property records, and newspapers

Deciphering Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) Entries

Deciphering Family History Library Catalog All catalog search work in basically the same way You enter your search information and followt the links until you get to a catalog entry

Sample place search Here is an example of what occurs Suppose you enter Welwyn, England in the place search and then clicked search

Sample search: Search result The search reveals the following links Next you simply follow the links unit you get to a catalog entry that has the information you want

Sample search: Types of information The link takes you here, where you see a list of topics (types of records) that are available for Barton Unique to the place search option is the view Related Places button in the upper right corner of the screen which will give you more location options

Sample search Here is an example of a sample catalog entry

Film Notes Film Notes. A description of the microfilm or microfiche on which the item appears Note-A description of the records on the microfilm or microfiche Location-A abbreviation that indicates the building, collection, and shelf where the item is located (Some items may be in storage-at the Family History Library, you can request these at the an access services window) Film-The micorfilm or microfiche number and item numbers, if an

Title Title. The items title, including subtitles and inclusive dates

Stmnt. Resp Stmnt. Resp. (Statement of Responsibility). The relationship between the author and the item

Authors Authors. Names of people, organizations, agencies, and so forth that have created the item or are the subjects of the tiem To view other titles by or about the author (the Author Details screen), click on the underlined text in this field

Notes Notes. Information such as descriptions, summaries, translations, contents, relationships to other records, and so forth

Subjects Subjects. Subjects under which an item is cataloged To view other titles with the same subject (the Subject Details screen), click on the underlined text in this field

Format Format. The type of material the item is

Language Language. The language the time is in

Publication Publication. The place of publication, publisher, and date of publication

Physical Physical. A description of the item s physical characteristics

Copies Copies. Information about each copy of an item, including Call Number- A unique number assigned to the item to show its shelf location (Items about similar subjects have similar call numbers) Location-An abbreviation that indicates the building, collection, and shelf where the item is located (Some items may be in storage-at the Family History Library, you can request these items at the access services window)

Summary of Contents Summary of Contents. The library holding information for a serial

Numeric Designation Numeric Designation. A serial s beginning and ending volumes, issue numbers (where applicable), and publication dates

Contains Contains. The titles of items that are part of this item To view the titles that are part of this item, click on the underlined text in this field

Subject Class Subject Class. The part of the call number that represents the item s contents This field is used mainly for books and other printed materials To view other books and print materials with the same subject class, click on the underlined text in this field (Note: Microfilms and microfiche are not included on this list)

References References. Names of other titles related to the item To view a title click on the underlined text in this field

Title Also Know As Title Also Know As. Other titles that this item may be know by This may be the title on the cover, a former title, and so forth

Using the Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) Included in this presentation are tips related the different searches