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From: Thomas & Suzanne Beaton <>
Subject: [SCT-ISLAY-L] [Fwd:GENEALOGY: Family History Center Online]]
Date: Tue, 02 Mar 1999 12:56:41 -0500


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This just came in tonight and thought all would be interested.

>>>> I just returned from a meeting at the Family History Center where I
volunteer. I now have the true scoop on the LDS records that will be
available online. First of all there are several differnet types of records
that are kept at all Family History Centers. There is never a charge for use
of any of this information (nominal fees for printouts).

The main files are the Ancestral File, the International Genealogical Index,
and the Family History Library Catalogue. The Ancestral file is basically no
different than the disks sold by family tree maker containing ancestor charts.
The info on these charts can be submitted by anyone hwther or not they are a
member of the church. The International Genealogical Index information can
only be submitted by members. It consists of Individual data that lists
birthdates, place of birth and parents. There is a marriage index that gives
date and place of marriage. And lastly a parent index which list all children
in a particular family. The info is obviously only as good as
the person who submitted it to the file. We tell people to use the data as a
starting point only and NOT to take it as the absolute proof. When anything is
submitted to ancestral file, you can automatically find out who submitted it
by
hitting a source key. The submitter's name and address will be the same is not
true for the IGI. You need to order the microfilm in orwho the submmuch
information as possible from origianl records. It is an ongoing process that
is checked and double checked for acuracy. As the data becomes available it is
distributed to the librareis, once again at no charge to patrons. Neither of
these files are going to be released on time.
What is going to be released is the Family History Library Cartalogue. It
will be the most current version,more current than any library now has in its
possession. Basically the FHLC is a complete listing of every record in the
possession of the Mormon libraies located anywhere in the world. You can
search these records several ways. Locality, surname, film/fiche number and
author. By finding out what is available you can then decide whether you might
like to order the kinformation. Not everything is avalable for order.
Many living peopel do not allow their books to be microfilmed. However, a
library in your area may have the book listed. You can find that out through
the catalogue. I have utilized this catalogue extensively throughout the
years. I can save a lot of money if I discover that a film I am interested in
ordering is in a nearby FHC.

Now then, just when will it go online?? Good question. We were told "sometime
in March." So it could be online as early as tomorrow, but maybe not." Don't
be discouraged if it is not there tomorrow, just check back ag is going to be
online for about a month to see how it works. I have no idea what the plans
are for future release.

Anyway, you now have the facts straight from the top as I was told them at our
meeting. The address will be http://www.FamilySearch.org
Hope this helps
signed XXXXXXXXXXXXXX <<<<<<

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