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Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor. | Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor. | ||
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*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name. | |||
*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name. | |||
*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life. | |||
Search the Collection <br> To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: <br> ⇒Select "Browse" link in the initial search page <br> ⇒Select "Record type" category which takes you to the images. <br> | Search the Collection <br> To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: <br> ⇒Select "Browse" link in the initial search page <br> ⇒Select "Record type" category which takes you to the images. <br> | ||