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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) are often referred to as the Mormons. Their theology places an emphasis on tracing family history and they have microfilmed millions of records worldwide that are of use in genealogical research. The records themselves are not necessarily Mormon-related, but are useful in tracing family history of any person. The LDS make these records available for a small hiring fee to any person. | The '''Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS)''' are often referred to as the Mormons. Their theology places an emphasis on tracing family history and they have microfilmed millions of records worldwide that are of use in genealogical research. The records themselves are not necessarily Mormon-related, but are useful in tracing family history of any person. The LDS make these records available at their [[Family History Centres]] for a small hiring fee to any person. | ||
The LDS International Genealogical Index ([[IGI]]) contains transcriptions of the India [[Church records]]. Please see the [[IGI]] article for further information. | |||
The LDS [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/default.asp Family Search] website has countless records from the IGI and other sources, all free to view. | |||
==See also== | |||
[[Using LDS Microfilms]] | [[Using LDS Microfilms]] | ||
[[Category:Organisations]] | [[Category:Organisations]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:52, 21 March 2010
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) are often referred to as the Mormons. Their theology places an emphasis on tracing family history and they have microfilmed millions of records worldwide that are of use in genealogical research. The records themselves are not necessarily Mormon-related, but are useful in tracing family history of any person. The LDS make these records available at their Family History Centres for a small hiring fee to any person.
The LDS International Genealogical Index (IGI) contains transcriptions of the India Church records. Please see the IGI article for further information.
The LDS Family Search website has countless records from the IGI and other sources, all free to view.