++++FYI++++. Just passing on information. CherrylM@AOL.com Baker, LA ************************************** Researching Southwest Louisiana Parishes, surnames of MERCIER, WILTZ, ESCLAVON (LaVIOLETTE), DeCLOUET, MASSE, JEANLOUIS/ LOUIS, SHAY (CHAIX), GUIDRY, BASILE (CHAISSON), BARRAS, LeBLANC, and HENRY ************************************** Also researching the old west Florida Parishes surnames of FORBES, DUNN, CARTER, SCOTT, DeARMOND, EVANS, GAINES, CURRY and PATTERSON ============================================================ Date: Mon, 6 Apr 1998 22:05:00 -0600 From: Afriarc@aol.com Subject: Family History SourceGuide [Moderator's Note: This is excerpted from ANCESTRY] (The following is an excerpt from an April 4 Press Release by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) Salt Lake City, Utah --For the first time since its establishment more than 100 years ago, the premier institution on genealogy -- the Family History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints--will make some of its valuable knowledge and data available to the public on compact disc for home use. The new products are part of a plan to simplify genealogical research, making it faster and easier to access vital information and resources. This "opening of the library doors" will begin in April 1998 with the release of a new software program, the Family History SourceGuide, and two new resource files on CD: the 1851 British Census Records (three counties), and the Australian Vital Records Index (1788-1905). Family History SourceGuide is the first automated Windows� product of its kind for the Church to compile more than 150 research guides available at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. "SourceGuide makes starting the research process faster, easier, and more enjoyable," explains Steve Fox, product manager of SourceGuide. It's like having your very own reference librarian in the convenience of your home." Users type in a place where their ancestor lived, and what they would like to learn (i.e., sources to check to find a birthdate/place, marriage, adoption, occupation, immigration, military and living relative information). While the product will not show information about individuals, it will list the types of records and sources needed to find the requested information. The CD, produced by the Family History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is designed for those who know basic information about their ancestors, but now need to search original sources to complete their personal records. "This is the first time we've automated knowledge about how to do genealogy," Fox said. "In the past we've been limited in our ability to share our reference expertise with people, but now they can have an automated tool in their homes to guide them in their research." This product suits both the amateur and researcher. The novice will find information on where to start, what to do, and how to access a variety of different records. A glossary of terms defines unfamiliar research and genealogical terms. The experts, who generally specialize in a particular locality, will find guides for places outside of their expertise. Many of the guides available in SourceGuide were first published nearly a decade ago to facilitate use of the Family History Library Catalog which indexes the vast records made available through the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. This new CD now combines these documents into one automated product for general use. Many records described in SourceGuide can be accessed through Family History Centers located around the globe. These mini-libraries of genealogical information are staffed by volunteers who can assist patrons with research and provide access to resources from the Family History Library. Addresses of more than 1,000 major Family History Centers, helpful libraries, and archives are included. Since 1894, the Church has officially gathered and organized genealogical information. More recently, data has been available in the Family History Library, the world's largest reservoir of genealogical information. It offers access to more than 2 million microfilms; 700,000 microfiche; and 274,000 books. SourceGuide gives a comprehensive perspective of these worldwide sources. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - African Ancestored Genealogy Discussion - - To unsubscribe, email: Majordomo@MsState.Edu - - In body of message: unsubscribe afrigeneas - - - - Afrigeneas archives: http://www.msstate.edu/listarchives/afrigeneas/ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------