Find an ancestor using Historical Records

Search for Specific Historical Records or Collections
WHERE DO I LOOK?


 * When searching for records, we may not know how to find the records we need.

We may not even be aware that they exist.


 * You will want to know as many of the following as possible:


 * Name of the Record/Collection/Topic
 * Location or area covered by the Record
 * Time the record covers.


 * Other Actions that may help to search the Wiki
 * Use different ways to search and browse


 * Example:
 * Carlisle Indian School Records

Can you help me?

 * Looking for answers to my Family History Questions, I came to the Family Search Wiki and  asked "Can the Wiki help me?"


 * By going to the wiki and following many of these steps we can often find sources that help.



How do I find the Carlisle Indian Industrial School?

1. We went to the Main Page

2. Browsed by county/ state or country and found:


 * (example: Pennsylvania). Also we can browse by topic
 * (example: Carlisle Indian Industrial School (Pennsylvania) Picture at left)

3. Clicked on a county/state or country page or topic page that would lead to possible pages.


 * You may find Topics on the right side of the page with many items to search:
 * (example American Indians)

4. Clicked and searched.


 * At the resulting page you should find a list of sources:
 * (example: Indians of Pennsylvania)

5. Then within these sources you may find the item that you need:


 * (example: Carlisle Indian Industrial School (Pennsylvania))

Further Help for Beginners

 * Principles of Family History Research
 * Family History for Beginners
 * Help:Keys to success using the Wiki
 * FamilySearch Wiki:Success Stories