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== Record Content == | == Record Content == | ||
<gallery | <gallery caption="California Registration Affidavit of Alien Enemy" perrow="3" widths="160px" heights="120px"> | ||
Image:California, San Francisco, Registration Affidavits of Alien Enemy DGS 4878421 45 1.jpg | Image:California, San Francisco, Registration Affidavits of Alien Enemy DGS 4878421 45 1.jpg | ||
Image:California, San Francisco, Registration Affidavits of Alien Enemy DGS 4878421 46 2.jpg | Image:California, San Francisco, Registration Affidavits of Alien Enemy DGS 4878421 46 2.jpg | ||
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*Place of residence when registering | *Place of residence when registering | ||
=== Search the Collection === | |||
To search the collection by name fill in your ancestor’s name in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about those in the list to what you already know about your own ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. | To search the collection by name fill in your ancestor’s name in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about those in the list to what you already know about your own ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. | ||
To search the collection image by image <br> | To search the collection image by image <br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Digital Folder Number" which takes you to the images. | ||
⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> | |||
⇒Select the appropriate "Digital Folder Number" which takes you to the images. | |||
Look at the images one by one. Again you will need to compare the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. | Look at the images one by one. Again you will need to compare the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. | ||
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*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life. | *Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life. | ||
For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at | For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at [http://broadcast.lds.org/familysearch/2011-12-03-familysearch-search-tips-1000k-eng.mp4 FamilySearch Search Tips]. | ||
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=== Using the Information === | |||
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Make a photocopy of the record, or extract the genealogical information needed. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors. The following examples show ways you can use the information: | When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Make a photocopy of the record, or extract the genealogical information needed. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors. The following examples show ways you can use the information: | ||
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*Use the age listed to determine an approximate birth date. | *Use the age listed to determine an approximate birth date. | ||
=== Tips to Keep in Mind === | |||
*You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination. | *You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination. | ||