Thanks so much for all of this help. I think I understand now. Carolyn At 09:47 AM 9/22/2009, you wrote: >The IGI is an Index. It does not contain any records at all. If you >have an entry on the IGI you need to check the film and that will give >you the record. There may be additional information on the source. > >This is what the IGI Help file says: > >Find the source and check the original record. Information in the >International Genealogical Index comes from many different sources. To >verify the accuracy of the information or to see if the original >source contains more information, you may want to check the source if >it is listed. To do this: > > 1. Click on one of the individual's names. > 2. Read the Messages section on the IGI record. It contains >information about the source. > 3. Read the Sources section on the IGI record. It may list either >the batch or microfilm number where the information came from. > 4. If a film number is listed, click it to go to the Family History >Library Catalog and find the film you will need to order. > 5. Print the film notes or write down the film number. > 6. Go to a family history center and order a copy of the record. > 7. Compare the information on the original record to the >information on the IGI record. You may have to pay a small fee to >order a copy. > >Regards > > >2009/9/22 Carolyn Parker <ca.parker@comcast.net>: > > Thank you for your reply - I am starting to figure it out. Does a > > specific batch contain all events that occurred during the time >~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ > >Admin Message - List guidelines: >http://freespace.virgin.net/genealogical.collections/AdminMessage.htm > >The list admin can be contacted at >Eng-Liverpool-admin@rootsweb.com >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >ENG-LIVERPOOL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' >without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message