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Nova Scotia
Research Outline
   

Table of Contents
Records Of The Family History Library
Research Strategy
Archives And Libraries
Cemetery Records
Census Records
Church Records
Directories
Emigration And Immigration Records
Genealogy
History
Land And Property Records
Military Records
Naturalization And Citizenship
Newspapers
Periodicals
Probate Records
Societies
Taxation Records
Township Records
Vital Records
For Further Reading
Comments And Suggestions

This outline describes major sources of information about families from Nova Scotia. As you read this outline, study the Canada Research Outline (34545), which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records.


RECORDS OF THE FAMILY HISTORY LIBRARY

The Family History LibraryLook this term up in the glossary. has many of the records described in this outline. Some of the sources described in this outline list the Family History Library's book, microfilm, microfiche, and computer numbers. 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 CentersLook this term up in the glossary..

You can use the computer number if you have access to the Family History Library CatalogLook this term up in the glossary. on computer. Using the “Computer Number SearchLook this term up in the glossary.” is the fastest way to find a source in the catalog.


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RESEARCH STRATEGY

When researching in this province, you should begin by checking the following records in the order suggested:

1. Vital recordsLook this term up in the glossary.2. Census returnsLook this term up in the glossary.
3. Church recordsLook this term up in the glossary.
4. TownshipLook this term up in the glossary. records
5. Land recordsLook this term up in the glossary.
6. Immigration recordsLook this term up in the glossary.

For AcadianLook this term up in the glossary. research, see the “Emigration and Immigration” section of this outline.

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