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'''IGI''' stands for '''International Genealogical Index'''. The IGI is an enormous database created and maintained by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints or [[LDS]], also known as the Mormons. This page is '''not''' an official [[LDS]] page.
==What is the IGI?==
The Mormons have an extensive program to microfilm vast numbers of old records which are an aid to genealogy. For example, they microfilm records of churches of all denominations, ancient land tax records, military records, shipping lists, census records and so on. They make these microfilms available to all people, regardless of religion, and depending on your location, the microfilms can be viewed for free or for a small postage charge.
There are two ways an entry can be made into the IGI. :
* When a parish record (of any denomination) is microfilmed, the [[LDS]] church extracts the names and details of all christenings and marriages. These appear on the IGI as ''Extracted Records'' and are highly accurate. The record will include the film number.
* Members of the LDS church submit their own information. These appear on the IGI as ''Submitted by LDS Member''. These entries are of variable accuracy.
The Indian section of the IGI deals almost exclusively with Europeans and Anglo-Indians (Eurasians). In 1994, there were about 240,000 names for India. If you have a more up-to-date count, then please update this page.
You can view the Indian IGI at [[LDS]] [[Family History Centres]] or [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=igi/search_IGI.asp&clear_form=true online]. Select region "Asia" and Country "India", or "Asia" and "All countries" for a wider area including countries such as Singapore, Malaysia etc.
===Using LDS microfilms===
*[[Using LDS Microfilms | How to Use Church Records on Microfilm]]
Instructions on how to use the microfilmed copies of the [[APAC]] church records Ecclesiatical Returns and their indexes at an LDS Family History Centre.
*[[LDS Microfilms for Bengal Presidency Church Records]]
