![]() ![]() Here is one path: Search > Records Click on “Browse all published collections” Click on a Place from the left column Click on a Collection type (or on Place again to choose a subdivision of Place) Click on a collection of interest & search There are many paths you can follow to use these records. “Historical Records” = digitized collections 2,000+ digital collections Some are indexed and some are not (images only). Search by Keywords A Keywords search will also search as though you had entered values in other fields such as title, author, subject, notes, etc.Ĭheck the WorldCat link to see if a local repository has a copy Search Author Can search for a person or organization (i.e., genealogical society) Search Subjects Use search terms from the Library of Congress subject headings Search Call Number or Film/Fiche Numberġ4 Historical Records (Search > Records)ġ5 Historical Records (Search > Records) Usually best when combined with Place and/or Keyword search. ![]() two or more counties > state level two or more states > country level. Then try relevant places/towns Should probably search all jurisdictions: If a collection contains information for two or more towns, the collection will be found on the county level. Typically start by searching County Clicking on the blue “Places within” link, displays towns of the county. Results list libraries having your item with the closest library first. “ lets you search the collections of libraries in your community and thousands more around the world.” You can enter the title of an item (book, dvd, etc) and your zipcode. If the collection is on microfilm/microfiche click on the Film Roll icon to order (Login required) (In some cases, clicking the link displays a message to the effect that the file can only be viewed at a Family History Center.) If the collection is a book click on the WorldCat link to determine the closest library where the book is available. If the collection is digitized there will be a red note with a link. The last search box allows you to restrict search to a specific Family History Center (some centers have their permanent collection indexed – none local)Ĭlick on items to expand to display collections. Search by either Place, Surname, Titles, Author, Subjects, or Keywords (can combine multiples in a single search). Window to all Family Search content including digitized records. Ordering microfilm/microfiche (fee) Export results to spreadsheet (Historic Records) Family Tree Memories Indexing Contextual search of FS Family Tree based on content in your genealogy program Source BoxĦ Login - Cont’d Upon registering, you should review your account settings “3.5 billion names in searchable collections” Free site, no registration requiredĥ Login - Cont’d Some features do require Login including: Presentation on theme: "Maximizing the Benefits of FamilySearch"- Presentation transcript:ġ Maximizing the Benefits of FamilySearchĭennis Hogan, Computer Interest Group, Rochester Genealogical Society February 9, 2017Ģ This Complete Presentation is available online
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