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=== Russell Key Index<br> === | === Russell Key Index<br> === | ||
This index is not based on the first letter of the surname. Instead, it is based on key letters (L, M, N, R, and T) that follow the initial letter of the surname. For this reason, is sometimes called the LMNRT or L-M-N-R-T index. Surnames Camp, Chapman, Coffman, and Cushman would appear under the key letter “M;” Carr, Coker, Creecy, and Cubberly would appear under the key letter “R.” The | This index is not based on the first letter of the surname. Instead, it is based on key letters (L, M, N, R, and T) that follow the initial letter of the surname. For this reason, is sometimes called the LMNRT or L-M-N-R-T index. Surnames Camp, Chapman, Coffman, and Cushman would appear under the key letter “M;” Carr, Coker, Creecy, and Cubberly would appear under the key letter “R.” First names are arranged alphabetically within each key letter. The entries are then arranged chronologically within each combination of key letter and first name. | ||
As an example, consider locating Agnes Rockwell in the Mercer County, Pennsylvania 1800-[1971] estate index. Start with the [https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1961-28782-30893-5 volume for surnames starting with R]. L is the first key letter after the initial R in Rockwell. A is the first letter of the given name, Agnes. Check the [https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-28782-32030-27 guide to key letters] In the front of the volume to find the section number associated with the key letter L and given names starting with A. It is section 11. Go to [https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1961-28782-30807-89 section 11] and scan the chronological entries for Agnes Rockwell. | |||
=== Soundex<br> === | === Soundex<br> === | ||