How Do You Use Microfiche Records For Genealogy Research?
Every one leaves behind a trail of records: birth, baptismal, census, military, marriage, land ownership, death and burial. Combing through these records can provide key information about your ancestors. Because of the large volume of records, many have been converted to microfilm and microfiche for easier storage. Here’s how to find these records and the information that you can extract from them. Visit the local library. Most libraries have microfilm or microfiche copies of local newspapers; those with dedicated genealogy sections also feature U.S. Census records, state census records, plat maps and cemetery indexes. Contact your county or state historical society. They may have or can obtain for you archived county or state records, as well as provide access to a wider range of newspaper records. Pay a call to your local Mormon Family History Center. In addition to census records, they can provide you with access to ships’ passenger lists and other records not available from the loc
