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Imagine you have searched a record and found a person who is a possible match for your ancestor. It gets exciting, for finding your ancestor in a record is one of the true joys of genealogical research. | Imagine you have searched a record and found a person who is a possible match for your ancestor. It gets exciting, for finding your ancestor in a record is one of the true joys of genealogical research. | ||
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:*Eliminate that person as your possible ancestor. | :*Eliminate that person as your possible ancestor. | ||
:*Decide that there is not enough information yet to confirm or eliminate this person as your ancestor. In that case, see [[#Tip_3|Tip 3 If I am not sure, what should I do next?]] | :*Decide that there is not enough information yet to confirm or eliminate this person as your ancestor. In that case, see [[#Tip_3|Tip 3 If I am not sure, what should I do next?]] | ||
=== Step 5. Write a brief summary of your research findings === | === Step 5. Write a brief summary of your research findings === | ||
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To print a working copy of a time line, [click here. | To print a working copy of a time line, [click here. | ||
=== Tip 2. Is this my ancestor? === | === Tip 2. Is this my ancestor? === | ||