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= Introduction = | = Introduction = | ||
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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:::*[http://home.netcom.com/~genealogy/genealogy_timeline.htm The Genealogy Timeline] | :::*[http://home.netcom.com/~genealogy/genealogy_timeline.htm The Genealogy Timeline] | ||
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|+ '''One Record Time Line for a Possible Match:''' Name: Samuel Richman and others | |+ '''One Record Time Line for a Possible Match:''' Name: Samuel Richman and others | ||
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*Consider what your findings may suggest.<br> | *Consider what your findings may suggest.<br> | ||
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|+ '''Analysis Chart for a Possible Match:''' (name) Samuel Richman | |+ '''Analysis Chart for a Possible Match:''' (name) Samuel Richman | ||
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*Evaluate what that information may suggest. | *Evaluate what that information may suggest. | ||
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|+ '''MY ANCESTOR Time Line for My Ancestor:''' (name) Samuel Richman | |+ '''MY ANCESTOR Time Line for My Ancestor:''' (name) Samuel Richman | ||
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Many of these records were created on a county or town level. In this FamilySearch Wiki, search for the county you need. The county page will list various types of records with links to online resources and to records available through the Family History Library or Family History Centers. | Many of these records were created on a county or town level. In this FamilySearch Wiki, search for the county you need. The county page will list various types of records with links to online resources and to records available through the Family History Library or Family History Centers. | ||
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