United States Record Finder

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


 * 1) In column 1 find the goal you selected.
 * 2) In column 2 find the types of records most likely to have the information you need.
 * 3) In column 3 find additional record types that may be useful.
 * 4) Then look for the record type you need in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog.

Note: Records of previous research (Genealogy, Biography, History, Periodicals, and Societies) are useful for most goals, but are not listed unless they are especially helpful.