FamilySearch Adds More Than 15.6 Million Records

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FamilySearch Collections Update June 26, 2015   FamilySearch Adds More Than 15.6 Million Indexed Records and Images for Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, India, Italy, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, and the United States FamilySearch has added to its collections more than 15.6 million indexed records and images for Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, India, Italy, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, and the United States. Notable collection updates include 5,573,816 records from the US, Iowa, State Census, 1925 collection; 2,086,638 records from the US, California Death Index, 1905–1939 collection; and 1,325,362 images from the Italy, Cremona, Civil Registration (State Archive), 1744–1942collection. See the table below for the full list of updates. Search these diverse collections and more than 5.8 billion other records for free at FamilySearch.org. Searchable historic records are made available on FamilySearch.org through the help of thousands of volunteers from around the world. These volunteers transcribe (index) information from digital copies of handwritten records to make them easily searchable online. More volunteers are needed (particularly those who can read foreign languages) to keep pace with the large number of digital images being published online at FamilySearch.org. Learn more about volunteering to help provide free access to the world’s historical genealogical records online at FamilySearch.org . FamilySearch is the largest genealogy organization in the world. FamilySearch is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services to learn more about their family history. To help in this great pursuit, FamilySearch and its predecessors have been actively gathering, preserving, and sharing genealogical records worldwide for over 100 years. Patrons may access FamilySearch services and resources for free at FamilySearch.org or through more than 4,600 family history centers in 132 countries, including the main Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. Collection Indexed Records Digital Images Comments Australia, New South Wales, Census (fragment), 1891 0 21,315 Added images to an existing collection. Canada, Newfoundland, Vital Records, 1840–1949 347,134 0 Added indexed records to an existing collection. Canada, Ontario Births, 1869–1912 0 413,055 Added images to an existing collection. Canada, Ontario Deaths, 1869–1937 and Overseas Deaths, 1939–1947 0 947,200 Added images to an existing collection. Canada, Ontario Marriages, 1869–1927 0 1,162,449 Added images to an existing collection. Canada, Quebec, Index to Civil Copy of Church Records, 1642–1902 0 1,300,530 New browsable image collection. Canada, Ontario Births, 1869–1912 0 413,055 Added images to an existing collection. Czech Republic Church Books, 1552–1963 0 93,901 Added images to an existing collection. India, Bihar, Koilukh, Pandit Kirtinand Jha, Maithil Brahmin Genealogical Records, 1750–1990 0 9,802 Added images to an existing collection. India, Hindu Pilgrimage Records, 1194–2015 0 175,363 Added images to an existing collection. India, Madras Diocese Protestant Church Records, 1743–1990 0 39,904 New browsable image collection. Italy, Caltanissetta, Civil Registration (State Archive), 1820–1935 0 318 Added images to an existing collection. Italy, Cremona, Civil Registration (State Archive), 1744–1942 0 1,325,362 New browsable image collection. Italy, Grosseto, Civil Registration (State Archive), 1851–1907 0 393,814 New browsable image collection. Italy, L'Aquila, Civil Registration (State Archive), 1809–1865, 1911–1943 0 111,837 Added images to an existing collection. Italy, Pesaro e Urbino, Pesaro, Civil Registration (State Archive), 1808–1813, 1861–1865 0 75,456 New browsable image collection. Italy, Ragusa, Civil Registration (State Archive), 1900–1940 0 111,281 New browsable image collection. Mexico, Baja California and Baja California Sur, Catholic Church Records, 1750–1984 0 363 Added images to an existing collection. Mexico, Chihuahua, Catholic Church Records, 1632–1958 0 195 New browsable image collection. Mexico, Guanajuato, Catholic Church Records, 1519–1984 0 1,077 Added images to an existing collection. Mexico, Hidalgo, Catholic Church Records, 1546–1971 0 574 Added images to an existing collection. Mexico, Michoacán, Catholic Church Records, 1555–1996 0 2,758 Added images to an existing collection. Mexico, Tamaulipas, Catholic Church Records, 1703–1964 0 1,294 Added images to an existing collection. Peru, Tacna, Civil Registration, 1850–1998 0 253,910 New browsable image collection. Philippines, Negros Occidental, Roman Catholic Diocese of Bacolod, Parish Registers, 1755–1976 0 95,820 New browsable image collection. US, California Death Index, 1905–1939 2,086,638 0 Added indexed records to an existing collection. US, Connecticut, District Court Naturalization Indexes, 1851–1992 0 260,508 New browsable image collection. US, District of Columbia Marriages, 1811–1950 83,822 0 Added indexed records to an existing collection. US, Iowa, State Census, 1925 5,573,816 0 Added indexed records to an existing collection. US, Louisiana, First Registration Draft Cards, compiled 1940–1945 39,967 0 Added indexed records to an existing collection. US, Michigan, Births, 1867–1902 0 1,428 Added images to an existing collection. US, South Dakota, Pennington County Probate Case Files, 1880–1937 0 69,017 New browsable image collection. US, United States Census, 1790 1,606 62 Added indexed records and images to an existing collection. US, United States Census, 1800 20 18,454 Added indexed records and images to an existing collection. US, Utah Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel Database, 1847–1868 58,333 0 New indexed record collection. US, Utah, Uintah County Discharge Records, 1893–2009 0 2,362 New browsable image collection. US, Utah, Uintah County Land and Property Records, 1888–2004 0 195,963 New browsable image collection.