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 '''Finding Internet information compiled by others.''' Internet genealogical databases are an excellent additional source. Someone may have already compiled and posted information on the ancestral family you are seeking. A quick search of a few Web sites may yield complete and well-documented research that only requires verification. You may even discover family members with whom you can collaborate. A good place to start your search for family information that has been compiled by others is [http://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org]. This site has several compiled databases that may help you find information, including the Ancestral File, the Pedigree Resource File, and the International Genealogical Index (IGI).'''''<br>'''''<nowiki></nowiki>
-'''Internet search engines.''' Search engines, such as Google or Yahoo, help you learn if someone has posted information on the Internet about your ancestors or their descendants. Search engines may help you find pedigree charts, family Web sites, cemetery records, personal histories, family Bibles, and so forth.
+'''Internet search engines.''' Search engines, such as [[www.google.com|Google]] or [[www.yahoo.com|Yahoo]], help you learn if someone has posted information on the Internet about your ancestors or their descendants. Search engines may help you find pedigree charts, family Web sites, cemetery records, personal histories, family Bibles, and so forth.<br>
-'''''Tip:&nbsp;'''''<nowiki>You may find many references to your ancestor in a search engine, especially if he or she has a common name. The following search strategies can help to narrow your search:</nowiki>
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+| valign="middle" bgcolor="#ffff99" | '''Tip:''' You may find many references to your ancestor in a search engine, especially if he or she has a common name. The following search strategies can help to narrow your search:
+* To search for an exact phrase or name, put quotation marks around your search terms. For example, search on "John K. Doe" (typing the quotation marks into the search box). Also try putting the surname first and the given name second—“Doe, John K.”
+* You many also want to try the name without middle initials.
+* Remember to try alternate spellings, abbreviations, nicknames, and so forth.
+* Try adding a place name or date to your search terms. For example, to find all the Werths from Chicago, enter “Werth Chicago”.
+* For additional search tips, go to the help section of the search engine. <br>
-''— To search for an exact phrase or name, put quotation marks around your search terms. For example, search on '''"John K. Doe"''' (typing the quotation marks into the search box). Also try putting the surname first and the given name second—'''“Doe, John K.”'''''
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-''— You many also want to try the name without middle initials.''
+'''Quick Reference Chart 1 – Where to Look for Previous Research'''
-''— Remember to try alternate spellings, abbreviations, nicknames, and so forth.''
-''— Try adding a place name or date to your search terms. For example, to find all the Werths from Chicago, enter '''“Werth Chicago.”'''''
-''— For additional search tips, go to the help section of the search engine.''
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-<br> '''Quick Reference Chart 1 – Where to Look for Previous Research'''
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 '''Broadening your search.''' A quick review of published family histories, compiled genealogies, and resources on the Internet will tell you how much research may still be needed. For information on how to do basic research, go to [[How to Begin a Search for Your Ancestor]].<br>
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 === '''''Step 4: Consult Additional Sources''''' ===