Introduction -- Getting started -- The FamilySearch family tree -- Searching and browsing historical records -- Searching genealogies, the catalog, and books -- US Census records -- US vital records -- US immigration and naturalization records -- US military records -- US probate and court records -- European records -- Global records -- More historical records -- Accessing records at family history centers and affiliate libraries -- Appendix A: The FamilySearch wiki -- Appendix B: FamilySearch indexing projects -- Appendix C: Research worksheets.
Summary:
"Discover your ancestry on FamilySearch.org, the world's largest free genealogy website. This in-depth user guide shows you how to find your family in the site's databases of more than 3.5 billion names and millions of digitized historical records spanning the globe. Learn how to maximize all of FamilySearch.org's research tools--including hard-to-find features--to extend your family tree in America and the old country." -- Back cover.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.