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National Archives Records Online at FamilySearch Carol Kostakos Petranek Among the most valued records for family history researchers are those housed at the National Archives. Many of these "national treasures" are available online,
Among the most valued records for family history researchers are those housed at the National Archives. Many of these "national treasures" are available online, free of charge, at FamilySearch.org. This presentation will examine how to locate and search the NARA records available on the FamilySearch website.
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Carol Kostakos Petranek serves as a Co-Director of the Washington, D.C. Family History Center where she coordinates classes, conferences and community outreach
Washington, D.C. as a Citizen Archivist for the Civil War Widow's Pension Project and as a Genealogy Aide in the Research Room. Carol is the Volunteer Coordinator for the FamilySearch-Maryland Archives digitization project of Probate and Estate Records. Carol’s genealogy research focuses on her Greek ancestry, and she also helps her husband with his Czech and northern European research.
Carol Kostakos Petranek
Citizen Archivist, NARA; Co-Director, Washington DC Family History Center
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Carol Kostakos Petranek Citizen Archivist, NARA; Co-Director, Washington DC Family History Center
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History Center
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History Center
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History Center
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Native Americans African Americans Japanese Americans Chinese Americans Hispanic Americans Census Records Passenger Arrival Records (Immigration) Naturalization Records Land Records Military Records
Principal Records of Genealogical Interest
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World’s largest free genealogy website
Gathering the world’s records for
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World’s largest free genealogy website
Gathering the world’s records for
Preserving the world’s records using the newest technologies Session 9 Slide 12 of 108
World’s largest free genealogy website
Gathering the world’s records for
Preserving the world’s records using the newest technologies Sharing the world’s records to promote family history research Session 9 Slide 13 of 108
FamilySearch collaborates with many organizations and repositories to bring you access to the world’s records
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FamilySearch Library, SLC
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FamilySearch Library, SLC
Worldwide Family History Centers
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FamilySearch Library, SLC
Worldwide Family History Centers
Order microfilm online at familysearch.org/films; view at local FHC
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Robert Dickey, a FamilySearch volunteer, digitizes Homestead Act records at NARA in Washington, DC
Thousands of FamilySearch volunteers - including camera operators and indexers - make it possible for images to be digitized, preserved and accessed online. Session 9 Slide 19 of 108
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General search by name
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General search by name
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General search by name
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Camera indicates
viewable Collections are sorted alphabetically – scroll down to United States Session 9 Slide 28 of 108
Camera indicates
viewable No camera indicates index
records Collections are sorted alphabetically – scroll down to United States Session 9 Slide 29 of 108
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Image can be downloaded, copied, printed, saved, shared via email or social media Session 9 Slide 35 of 108
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Native Americans African Americans Japanese Americans Chinese Americans Hispanic Americans Census Records Passenger Arrival Records (Immigration) Naturalization Records Land Records Military Records
Principal Records of Genealogical Interest
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population, mortality schedules and non-population schedules)
1790 to 1940
Washington D.C. College Park, Maryland Regional Archives Session 9 Slide 39 of 108
FamilySearch.org – online: 76 collections (state & federal)
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Search 1910 census for Thomas C. Mercer of Colerain, Belmont, Ohio
Search for Thomas C. Mercer
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Name Birth Spouse, Children Household
Residence Review search results for matches. Note the camera icon -- click on it. You will see the record with the option to view the digitized image.
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View document
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INS Manifest 1907
S.S. St. Louis, sailing from Cherbourg March 9; arriving New York March 17
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FamilySearch.org – online (digitized): 44 collections from all ports
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Browse by port and date of arrival: Boston Seattle Detroit San Francisco Key West Honolulu New Orleans New York Philadelphia Eagle Pass, Texas Mexico Border Crossings Canada Border Crossings FamilySearch.org – online (digitized): 44 collections from all ports
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Browse by port and date of arrival: Boston Seattle Detroit San Francisco Key West Honolulu New Orleans New York Philadelphia Eagle Pass, Texas Mexico Border Crossings Canada Border Crossings Some collections have indexes and digital images Some collections have digital images
Some collections are indexed and give a link to partner site to view images FamilySearch.org – online (digitized): 44 collections from all ports
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Declaration of Intention (First Papers filed) Step 1
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Declaration of Intention (First Papers filed) Step 1 Petition for Naturalization (Citizenship Granted ) Step 2 There is only copy of the Certificate of Naturalization and it is sent to the applicant
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Pre-1906: Prior to 1906, any "court of record" (municipal, county, state, or Federal) could grant U.S. citizenship. NARA does not hold these local records except some that have been donated.
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Pre-1906: Prior to 1906, any "court of record" (municipal, county, state, or Federal) could grant U.S. citizenship. NARA does not hold these local records except some that have been donated. Contact the State Archives for the state where the naturalization
records. Contact the Regional NARA office for the state where naturalization
Regional Offices; each office covers several states]
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California Delaware Idaho Illinois Indiana Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana
New England
New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Dakota Texas Utah Virginia West Virginia Washington Wisconsin FamilySearch online: 53 collections of state & Federal records
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Andrew Kostakos, 1928, FamilySearch Index
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Index card & petition images online at Fold3 Andrew Kostakos, 1928, FamilySearch Index
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BLM Search: www.glorecords.blm.gov
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Image of original patent issued to William Mercer
by President James Monroe, 1822
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FamilySearch online: BLM Tract Books, 1820-1908
Illinois, Vol. 1, Chicago, Image 10 of 199
27 states 3,907 books
transactions Original documents at BLM in Springfield, Virginia Session 9 Slide 75 of 108
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Records at NARA, Washington, DC
Regular Army Compiled Military Service Records Coast Guard and Predecessor Agencies Navy & Marine Corps Pensions Session 9 Slide 77 of 108
Military records are kept in two repositories:
Washington, DC (Revolutionary War – 1912)
Copies of military service and pension records can be ordered from either DC or St. Louis (whichever holds the record). Session 9 Slide 78 of 108
Military records are kept in two repositories:
Washington, DC (Revolutionary War – 1912)
Personnel Records Center, St. Louis, Missouri (Late 19th century – Present)
Copies of military service and pension records can be ordered from either DC or St. Louis (whichever holds the record). Session 9 Slide 79 of 108
biographical, medical and military information)
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biographical, medical and military information
veterans, widows and heirs)
Records at NARA, Washington, DC Session 9 Slide 81 of 108
biographical, medical and military information
veterans, widows and heirs)
1855 – Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, early Indian Wars)
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Arkansas, Second Registration Draft Cards, 1948-1959
FamilySearch online: 112 collections, state & federal
Partner sites (Fold3, Ancestry, others)
Free access at any FHC
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Civil War CONFEDERATE Applications for Pardons Session 9 Slide 84 of 108
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Japanese American
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A majority of these collections are digitized and online
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Example of Freedman’s Bureau Marriages: Aaron Smith of Co. C, 63 USCT, married Mary Smith of Vidalia, Louisiana
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NARA has records of Federally recognized tribes (1830–1970)
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NARA has records of Federally recognized tribes (1830–1970) Records on microfilm; not yet digitized
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NARA Records: Chinese Exclusion, 1882-1943 Passenger Lists of Chinese Arrivals Land Border Entries
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NARA Records: Chinese Exclusion, 1882-1943 Passenger Lists of Chinese Arrivals Land Border Entries
Philadelphia Case Files of Chinese Immigrants, 1900- 1923; additional collections on microfilm
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Example: Index to Chinese Case Files, Philadelphia Chinese Immigrants
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Example
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Records from over 130 foreign countries Search both within U.S. and foreign country records
FamilySearch digital images
FamilySearch has been preserving records worldwide for over 100 years
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Family history is a family affair!
Today’s youth are tech-savvy. They long to understand their roots. Invite them to join you in our tech-driven world of research. Together, you will bridge generations and strengthen your family. Session 9 Slide 106 of 108
Carol Kostakos Petranek: info@wdcfhc.org FamilySearch phone: 1-866-406-1830 Find Your Local Family History Center at http://familysearch.org/locations Session 9 Slide 107 of 108
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