Indexes are an unparalleled tool for genealogists. When they exist in record collections and published compilations, they can point you directly to an ancestor without having to go page-by-page. However, not all indexes are arranged the same way. Join Senior Genealogist Melanie McComb to understand the different types of indexes that you will come across and how to leverage them in your family history research.

This syllabus is intended to accompany our online lecture Understanding and Utilizing Indexes (archived recording as of 7/18/24: https://americanancestors.org/video-library). It includes a reference for all resources mentioned in the session, plus links to many others.
 
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Created by Melanie McComb
Published: July 2024
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