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|+ <center>'''Example Divisions of Ontario Townships''' | |+ <span><center>'''Example Divisions of Ontario Townships''' | ||
Concession numbers in Roman numerals. Lot numbers in Arabic numerals.</center></span> | |||
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The indexes and records described in this guide are also listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under Ontario and the topic Land and Property. | The indexes and records described in this guide are also listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under Ontario and the topic Land and Property. | ||
<br> CAN | <br> CAN'T FIND A NAME? | ||
Before concluding that your ancestor is not listed in Ontario land records, consider the following: $ The name may have had different spellings, so try variants. $ The person may have used a nickname, middle name, or initials. $ A woman may be listed under her maiden or married surname. Step 1. Search land records having surname indexes Search all the records in this step because some may contain more information than others. | Before concluding that your ancestor is not listed in Ontario land records, consider the following: $ The name may have had different spellings, so try variants. $ The person may have used a nickname, middle name, or initials. $ A woman may be listed under her maiden or married surname. Step 1. Search land records having surname indexes Search all the records in this step because some may contain more information than others. | ||
For the records listed below, find the film number you need. 1. Use the Family History Library Catalog Film/Fiche Search. 2. Type in the beginning film number listed for each source and click the Search button. Click on the title and then the View Film Notes button for a list of film numbers. 3. Search for the alphabetical sequence that would contain your ancestor=s name. 4. Write the corresponding film number. 5. Get the appropriate film, and search it for your ancestor=s name. | For the records listed below, find the film number you need. 1. Use the Family History Library Catalog Film/Fiche Search. 2. Type in the beginning film number listed for each source and click the Search button. Click on the title and then the View Film Notes button for a list of film numbers. 3. Search for the alphabetical sequence that would contain your ancestor=s name. 4. Write the corresponding film number. 5. Get the appropriate film, and search it for your ancestor=s name. | ||