Genealogical Researchers: I thought I would pass along some info that may be helpful to genealogical researchers. The LDS has a publication entitled: A GUIDE TO RESEARCH. This 24-page, comprehensive publication gives a complete overview of the LDS records, and how to perform your genealogical research via their various collections of info. Here is an outline of the topics covered in that publication: WHY FAMILY HISTORY? INTRODUCTION: >Purpose. >Records at the Family History Library. >Services & Resources. +Family Search Center. +Family History Library. +Family History Centers. >Research Process. 1. IDENTIFY WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT YOUR FAMILY: >Fill out a Pedigree Chart & Family Group Sheet. >Gather additional information. >Organize your records. 2. DECIDE WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN ABOUT YOUR FAMILY: >Select an ancestor. +Missing information. +Incomplete information. +Unverified information. +Conflicting information. >Select a research question. >Prepare a research log. 3. SELECT RECORDS TO SEARCH: >Identify a record category. +Compiled records. +Original records. +Background information. +Family History Library Catalog. +Finding aids. >Compiled records. +Ancestral File. +International Genealogical Index (IGI). +Family histories. +Other sources of compiled records. >Original records. +Vital records & civil registration. +Church records. +Cemetery records. +Census records. +Probate records. +Military records. +Immigration records. +Other original documents. >Choose a record type. >Select specific records to search. >Describe the records on your research log. +Summary. 4. OBTAIN & SEARCH THE RECORD: >Obtain the record. +At the Family History Library. +At a Family History Center. +Other repositories. >Search the record. +Name changes. +Spelling variations. +Handwriting. +Dates. >Record the results. +Photocopies. 5. USE THE INFORMATION: >Evaluate the information. >Transfer the information. >Organize your records. >Share information. +Contribute to Ancestral File. +Share your family history. >Repeat the process. ADDITIONAL: >Indexing of records. >Other services. +Orientation. +Group visits. +Additional instruction. +Accredited genealogists. +Correspondence. +Family History Centers. +Other libraries & archives. >Library rules. This publication also contains: 2 Pedigree Charts, 1 Family Group Sheet, and 2 Research Log sheets. There is also a chart which describes how to select various record types to obtain your objectives, such as proof of: >Age. >Birth date. >Birthplace. >City or Parish of foreign birth. >Country of foreign birth. >Death. >Divorce. >Ethnicity. >Historical background. >Immigration or emigration. >Maiden name. >Marriage. >Occupation. >Parents, children, & other family members. >Physical description. >Place-finding aids. >Place (town) of residence when you know only the state. >Places family has lived. >Previous research (compiled genealogy). >Record-finding aids. >Religion. If you would like to obtain this comprehensive genealogical publication, please call 1-800-537-5950 and ask for # 30971, A GUIDE TO RESEARCH. Guess what? This publication only costs 40 cents, and the copy that I have, looks like it is printed on heavy duty, acid-free stock, and also has a nice, thick, full-color, glossy cover. However, if you want to order it by credit card, it will cost an extra $2. But, since there are no S&H charges, how can you lose? If, however, you can wait a few weeks to receive a Family History Publications List (# 34083), and the order form (# 33360), you will not have to pay the extra $2. I am not affiliated with the LDS in any way. However, I do know that they have the largest collection of genealogical records in the entire WORLD. Take care, & happy hunting! William A. Mills Perry, GA wmamills@juno.com ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month! Try Juno Web: http://dl.www.juno.com/dynoget/tagj.