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How to Use the Record Availability Matrix on Every County Page

Published July 11, 2026

Every county hub includes a record availability matrix. Treat badges as triage:

  1. Start with good series for the decade you need
  2. Use partial/sparse series with substitutes (church, newspaper, neighbors)
  3. Always re-check parent jurisdictions for pre-formation years

Open any county hub · Method: Start here.