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Key genealogical facts found in this collection may include: | Key genealogical facts found in this collection may include: | ||
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*Name of soldier | *Name of soldier | ||
*Unit of service | *Unit of service | ||
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Fill in your ancestor’s name 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 your ancestor’s name 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. | ||
To search the collection image by image you will need to follow this series of links:<br>⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br>⇒Select the "Select a surname range" which takes you to the images<br> | To search the collection image by image you will need to follow this series of links:<br>⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br>⇒Select the "Select a surname range" which takes you to the images<br> Keep in mind: | ||
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*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name. | *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. | *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. | *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]. | 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]. | ||
Information about military units was generally filed under the name of its commanding officer. | Information about military units was generally filed under the name of its commanding officer. | ||