Record Selection Table for the United States

= RECORD SELECTION TABLE FOR THE UNITED STATES =

This table can help you decide which records to search. It is most helpful for post-1800 research.

 * 1) In column 1 "IF YOU NEED," locate the goal you wish to accomplish.
 * 2) In column 2 "LOOK FIRST IN," locate the types of records most likely to have the information you need.
 * 3) In column 3 "THEN SEARCH," locate additional record types that may be useful in your research.