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The key genealogical facts in the Illinois, Cook, Maywood Public Library, Obituary Indexes may include the following information: | The key genealogical facts in the Illinois, Cook, Maywood Public Library, Obituary Indexes may include the following information: | ||
[[Image:Illinois, Cook, Maywood Public Library, Obituary Index DGS 4396478 42.jpg|thumb|right | [[Image:Illinois, Cook, Maywood Public Library, Obituary Index DGS 4396478 42.jpg|thumb|right]] | ||
*Name of deceased | *Name of deceased | ||
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== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
====Search the Collection==== | |||
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 look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.<br> | |||
Keep in mind: | |||
*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. | |||
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]. | |||
To search the collection, <br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page<br> ⇒Select "Surname Range" which takes you to the images.<br><br>To begin your search you will need to know the following: | To search the collection, <br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page<br> ⇒Select "Surname Range" which takes you to the images.<br><br>To begin your search you will need to know the following: | ||