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Utah
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Records Of The Family History Library
Familysearch
Family History Library Catalog
Archives And Libraries
Biography
Cemeteries
Census
Church Records
Court Records
Directories
Divorce Records
Emigration And Immigration
Gazetteers
Genealogy
History
Land And Property
Maps
Military Records
Minorities
Native Races
Naturalization And Citizenship
Newspapers
Obituaries
Periodicals
Probate Records
Societies
Taxation
Vital Records
For Further Reading
Comments And Suggestions

This outline describes major sources of information about families from Utah. Before reading this outline, study the United States Research Outline (30972), which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records.


RECORDS OF THE FAMILY HISTORY LIBRARY

The Family History Library has many of the records listed in this outline. The library's major holdings of Utah records include census, church, cemetery, military, and vital records.

Some of the sources described in this outline list the Family History Library's book, microfilm, microfiche, compact disc, and computer numbers. These are preceded by FHL, the abbreviation for Family History LibraryLook this term up in the glossary.. These numbers may be used to locate materials in the Family History 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. The Computer Number Search is the fastest way to find a source in the catalog.

The Internet is of growing importance to genealogists. Sources found on the Internet are cited in this outline with their Universal Resource Locater (URL) address.

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