New Family History Consultant Training Available

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December 2, 2009

To: Family history consultants in English-speaking wards and branches

As part of the Church’s ongoing initiative to make training available to family history consultants throughout the world, we are pleased to announce that several new training materials have been added to the Research Series Classes Online page of the FamilySearch.org Web site. New items on the Research Series Classes Online page include the following: Descendancy Research, Family History Library Catalog Overview, Research Logs, U.S. Courthouse Records Overview, and lesson 3 of Reading German Handwritten Records.

Descendancy Research introduces the principles and process for conducting research on the descendants of a particular ancestor or ancestral couple and includes many helpful tips. This is a great class for those whose ancestors have been thoroughly researched and documented or for anyone looking for a different way to do research.

Family History Library Catalog Overview is an introduction to using the Family History Library Catalog and covers how to search the catalog and how to make use of the search results. This class has been recently revised based on feedback provided by users.

Research Logs shows how to use a research log and why it is so valuable to researchers. The course clearly outlines the steps for using each part of a log and how it helps speed research. This is an important class for anyone just beginning family history research and for those who have been researching but need a way to help keep track of the research they have done.

U.S. Courthouse Records Overview introduces family historians to the records that can be found in U.S. courthouses, their genealogical value, and what to expect when searching those records.

Reading German Handwritten Records now includes a third lesson that introduces several document formats and hints about how to focus in on key parts of a record. Like the other two lessons, it is taught using a self-paced, interactive experience that includes narration and practice activities.

We are also pleased to announce that the Genealogical Presentations Online page on FamilySearch.org now contains three presentations from the Association of Professional Genealogist’s (APG) Professional Management Conference held September 2, 2009. This is an exciting trial partnership with APG to bring quality training content to the world from outside the FamilySearch organization. Two of these presentations are geared for professional genealogists and the other, titled “The Bachelor,” is applicable to all family historians.

We invite you to visit FamilySearch.org, view these classes, and then give us your feedback by using the feedback links. We also encourage you to use these classes with the members of your wards or branches and those you assist in family history centers as appropriate for their research needs.

Simply click on one of the links below, or copy and paste it into your browser.

http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/education/frameset_education.asp?PAGE=education_research_series_online.asp%3FActiveTab=2

http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/education/frameset_education.asp?PAGE=genealogical_presentations_online.asp%3FActiveTab=11

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FamilySearch Indexing Update: Indexing Projects for 25 Countries

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18 November 2009

Indexing Projects for 25 Countries
Canada, Colombia, France, Guatemala, Jamaica, U.K., U.S. Venezuela. Those are the countries for which FamilySearch Indexing has recently added new volunteer projects. In all, FamilySearch has active indexing projects from 25 different countries currently with plans to add new projects from more countries throughout 2010. Volunteers can help 24/7 by registering and downloading a project of interest at FamilySearchIndexing.org.

Completed projects and digital image collections can be searched for free at pilot.familysearch.org.

New Projects in the Past Month

• Canada, British Columbia—Deaths, 1872–1986 [Part 2]
• Colombia, Marinilla—Registros Parroquiales, 1815–1959
• France, Quimper et Leon—Registres Paroissiaux, 1772–1909 [Part 1] (In partnership with Cercle Généalogique du Finistere)
• Guatemala, Huehuetenango y San Marcos—Registros Civiles, 1877–1900
• Italia, Napoli, Castellammare di Stabia—Atti di Morte, 1809–1936
• Jamaica, Clarendon—Births, 1878–1930
• U.K., Essex—Parish Registers, 1538–1900 [Part 1]
• U.S., Indiana, Dubois County—Marriages, 1811–1959
• U.S., Indiana, Marshall County—Marriages, 1811–1959
• U.S., Louisiana—1920 Federal Census
• U.S., North Carolina—1920 Federal Census
• U.S., South Dakota—1920 Federal Census
• U.S., South Dakota—1935 State Census [Part 1]
• Venezuela, Mérida—Registros Parroquiales, 1654–1992 [Parte 2]

(See the chart below for a complete list and current status of all indexing projects.)

Recently Completed Projects

(Note: Recently completed projects have been removed from the available online indexing batches and will now go through a final completion check process in preparation for future publication.)

• Argentina, Buenos Aires—1855 Censo [Parte 2]
• Argentina, Santiago, Santa Fe—1869 Censo
• Canada, British Columbia—Deaths, 1872–1986
• Canada, British Columbia—Marriages, 1859–1932
• Chile, Concepción—Registros Civiles, 1885–1903 [Parte 1]
• Deutschland, Mecklenburg—Volkszählung, 1890 [Div 24–38]
• Guatemala, Guatemala—Bautismos de Sagrario, 1898–1920
• U.S., Georgia—1920 Federal Census
• U.S., Illinois, Cook—Birth Certificates, 1916–1922 [Part 2]
• U.S., Indiana, Benton County—Marriages, 1811–1959
• U.S., Kansas—1920 Federal Census
• U.S., Maine—1920 Federal Census
• U.S., Maryland—1920 Federal Census
• U.S., New York—1905 State Census

Current FamilySearch Indexing Projects, Record Language, and Percent Completion

Argentina, Cordoba—Matrimonios, 1642–1931	Spanish	39%
Belgium, Antwerp—Foreigners Index, 1840–1930	English	69%
Canada, British Columbia—Deaths, 1872–1986 [Part 2]	English	(New)
Canada, Québec, Montreal—Régistres Paroissiaux, 1800–1900	French	8%
Colombia, Marinilla—Registros Parroquiales, 1815–1959	Spanish	(New)
Deutschland, Brandenburg—Kirchenbücher, 1789–1875	German	85%*
Deutschland, Mecklenburg—Volkszählung, 1890 [Div 39–69]	German	8%
España, Avila, Madrigal y Garganta—Registros Parroquiales, 1530–1935	Spanish	12%
España, Avila, Navalmoral—Registros Parroquiales, 1530–1935	Spanish	18%
España, Lugo—Registros Parroquiales, 1530–1930 [Parte 1]	Spanish	26%
France, Cherbourg—Registres Paroissiaux, 1802–1907	French	5%
France, Coutances—Registres Paroissiaux 1802–1907	French	4%
France, Coutances, Paroisses de la Manche, 1792–1906	French	90%
France, Paris—Registres Protestants, 1612–1906 [Partie 2]	French	68%
France, Saint-Lo—Registres Paroissiaux, 1802–1907	French	21%
Guatemala, Huehuetenango y San Marcos—Registros Civiles, 1877–1900	Spanish	(New)
Italia, Napoli, Castellammare di Stabia—Atti di Morte, 1809–1936	Italian	(New)
Italy, Trento—Baptisms, 1784–1924 [Part 1]	Italian	95%
Italy, Trento—Baptisms, 1784–1924 [Part 2]	Italian	67%
Jamaica, Clarendon—Births, 1878–1930	English	(New)
Mexico, DF—Registros Parroquiales, 1898–1933 [Parte 2]	Spanish	78%
Mexico, Hidalgo—1930 Federal Censo	Spanish	39%
Mexico, Jalisco—1930 Federal Censo	Spanish	21%
Mexico, Mexico—1930 Federal Censo	Spanish	86%
New Zealand—Passenger Lists, 1871–1915	English	52%
Nicaragua, Managua—Registros Civiles, 1879–1984 [Parte 1]	Spanish	25%
Perú, Lima—Registros Civiles, 1910–1930 [Parte 3]	Spanish	77%
Philippines, Lingayen, Dagupan—Registros Parroquiales, 1615–1982	Spanish	1%
Russland, Sankt Petersburg—Kirchenbuchduplikat, 1833–1885	German	1%
South Africa, Cape Province—Church Records, 1660–1970	English	13%
Sverige, Södermanland—Kyrkoböcker, till 1860 [Del 1]	Swedish	4%
Sverige, Uppsala—Kyrkoböcker, till 1860 [Del 1]	Swedish	12%
Sverige, Örebro—Kyrkoböcker, till 1860 [Del 1]	Swedish	1%
Tschechien, Litomerice—Kirchenbücher, 1552–1905 [Teil 1]	German	16%
U.K., Cheshire—Parish Records, 1538–1850 [Part 2]	English/Old English	54%
U.K., Essex—Parish Registers, 1538–1900 [Part 1]	English	(New)
U.K., Warwickshire—Parish Registers, 1754-1900 [Part 2]	English	53%
U.S., Arkansas—County Marriages, 1837–1957 [VII]	English	88%
U.S., Indiana, Allen County—Marriages, 1811–1959	English	91%
U.S., Indiana, Boone County—Marriages, 1811–1959	English	50%
U.S., Indiana, Brown County—Marriages, 1811–1959	English	88%
U.S., Indiana, Dubois County—Marriages, 1811–1959	English	(New)
U.S., Indiana, Harrison County—Marriages, 1811–1959	English	35%
U.S., Indiana, Marshall County—Marriages, 1811–1959	English	(New)
U.S., Louisiana—1920 Federal Census	English	(New)
U.S., New York—1920 Federal Census	English	56%
U.S., North Carolina—1920 Federal Census	English	(New)
U.S., Rhode Island—1905 State Census [Part 1]	English	74%
U.S., Rhode Island—1935 State Census	English	71%
U.S., South Dakota—1920 Federal Census	English	(New)
U.S., South Dakota—1935 State Census [Part 1]	English	(New)
Venezuela, Mérida—Registros Parroquiales, 1654–1992 [Parte 1]	Spanish	90%
Venezuela, Mérida—Registros Parroquiales, 1654–1992 [Parte 2]	Spanish	(New)
Österreich, Wiener Meldezettel, 1890–1925	German	4%
Украина, Киев—Метрические Книги, 1840–1842	Russian	47%

(*Percentage refers to a specific portion of a larger project.)

Current FamilySearch Partner Projects, Record Language, and Percent Completion

Australia, Victoria—Probate Records, 1853–1989	English	79%
België, Mechelen—Overlijdens Registers, 1851-1900	Dutch, Flemish	56%
Belgique—Registres Des Décès—En Français, 1796–1910	French	42%*
Canada, Ontario, Toronto—Trust Cemeteries, 1826–1935	English	1%
Deutschland, Bremen—Schifflisten, 1904–1914	German	83%
France, Quimper et Leon—Registres Paroissiaux, 1772–1909 [Part 1]	French	(New)
Norway—1875 Census [Part 1]	Norwegian	77%
U.S., Ohio—Tax Records, Post 1825 [Part 2]	English	90%
U.S., Ohio—Tax Records, Post 1825 [Part 3]	English	1%
U.S., Utah, Salt Lake County—Birth Registers, 1890–1908	English	1%
U.S., Utah, Salt Lake County—Death Registers, 1848–1940	English	25%

(*Percentage refers to a specific portion of a larger project.)

About FamilySearch
FamilySearch International is the largest genealogy organization in the world. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services to learn more about their family history. To help in this great pursuit, FamilySearch has been actively gathering, preserving, and sharing genealogical records worldwide for over 100 years. FamilySearch is a nonprofit organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Patrons may access FamilySearch services and resources free online at FamilySearch.org or through over 4,600 family history centers in 132 countries, including the main Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.

FamilySearch Record Search Update: New Records for Brazil, Massachusetts, Mexico, Spain, and the U.S.

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18 November 2009

More free online records for Brazil, Massachusetts, Mexico, Spain, and the U.S.

The states of Texas, Ohio, and Iowa were added to the U.S. 1920 Census at FamilySearch’s Record Search pilot. Spanish researchers will enjoy new civil registration images for the provinces of Cadiz, Granada, Malaga, Spain, from 1837–1870. Over 500,000 new digital images were added to the Brazil Catholic Church Records Collection. These birth, marriage, and death records are from the states of Bahia, Menas Gerais, Paraná, Pará, Pernambuco, and Sao Paolo. Over 400,000 Massachusetts marriage records were added for the period 1906 to 1915, and Catholic baptismal records were added for the Distrito Federal of Mexico.

See the chart below for a list of all the newly added collections.

These collections can be searched for free at the FamilySearch.org Record Search pilot (click Search Records, and then click Record Search pilot).

None of this would be possible without the great contributions of many online FamilySearch volunteers. These individuals donate the time and talent needed to make these collections freely available to FamilySearch patrons. Find out more about volunteering at FamilySearchIndexing.org. Thank you!

Collection Name	Indexed Records	Digital Images	Comments
Brazil Catholic Church Records, 1805–1979		587,053	Digital images only; update to ongoing project.
Massachusetts Marriage Records, 1842–1915	408,589	24,485	New index and image collection. This update contains marriage records for the period 1906–1915.
Mexico, Distrito Federal, Catholic Church Records	17,001	2,818	New index and images for baptismal records; part of an ongoing project.
Spain Municipal Records, 1837–1870		168,653	New digital image collection; part of an ongoing project.
United States 1920 Federal Census	13,134,234		Added indexes for Texas, Ohio, and Iowa

About FamilySearch

FamilySearch International is the largest genealogy organization in the world. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services to learn more about their family history. To help in this great pursuit, FamilySearch has been actively gathering, preserving, and sharing genealogical records worldwide for over 100 years. FamilySearch is a nonprofit organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Patrons may access FamilySearch services and resources free online at FamilySearch.org or through over 4,600 family history centers in 132 countries, including the main Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.