Colorado Introduction

United States   Colorado    Introduction

This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from Colorado. As you read this outline, study the United States set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records.

Records of the Family History Library
The Family History Library has federal census and military records, and histories of Colorado towns and counties, but few other records of Colorado.

Some of the sources described in this set of Wiki pages list the Family History Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche. These are preceded by FHL, the abbreviation for Family History Library. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library and to order microfilm and microfiche at Family History Centers.

FamilySearch Catalog
The library's records are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog found at the library and at each Family History Center. The catalog is available in a online or microfiche version. To find a record, look in the Place Search of the catalog for:


 * The place where your ancestor lived, such as:
 * UNITED STATES - CENSUS
 * COLORADO - LAND AND PROPERTY
 * COLORADO, DENVER - HISTORY
 * COLORADO, DENVER, DENVER - CEMETERIES


 * The record type you want to search, such as:
 * UNITED STATES - CENSUS
 * COLORADO - LAND AND PROPERTY
 * COLORADO, DENVER - HISTORY
 * COLORADO, DENVER, DENVER - CEMETERIES

The page titles in the Colorado Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog.