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For an example of a Campbell Index guide sheet at the front of the index, see "Maryland, Register of Wills Books, 1629-1999," images, ''FamilySearch'' (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-31545-514-48 : accessed 01 Jan 2014), Montgomery > General docket index 1930-1953 vol HGC, 1, no 1451-8752 > image 21 of 509.  
For an example of a Campbell Index guide sheet at the front of the index, see "Maryland, Register of Wills Books, 1629-1999," images, ''FamilySearch'' (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-31545-514-48 : accessed 01 Jan 2014), Montgomery > General docket index 1930-1953 vol HGC, 1, no 1451-8752 > image 21 of 509.  


For an example of a Campbell Index entry sheet, see "Maryland, Register of Wills Books, 1629-1999," images, ''FamilySearch'' (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1971-31544-33393-35 : accessed 01 Jan 2014), Montgomery > General docket index 1930-1953 vol HGC, 1, no 1451-8752 > image 222 of 509.
For an example of a Campbell Index entry sheet, see "Maryland, Register of Wills Books, 1629-1999," images, ''FamilySearch'' (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1971-31544-33393-35 : accessed 01 Jan 2014), Montgomery > General docket index 1930-1953 vol HGC, 1, no 1451-8752 > image 222 of 509.  


=== Cott System Indexes<br>  ===
=== Cott System Indexes<br>  ===
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[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-24580-34900-84 An example] from New York probate records indexes by the first two letters of the surname. See "New York, Probate Records, 1629-1971," images, ''FamilySearch'' (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-24580-34900-84?cc=1920234&amp;wc=M9S9-GQY:73378958 : accessed 01 Jan 2014), Oswego &gt; Will index 1932-1956 A-Z &gt; image 7 of 349. <br>  
[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-24580-34900-84 An example] from New York probate records indexes by the first two letters of the surname. See "New York, Probate Records, 1629-1971," images, ''FamilySearch'' (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-24580-34900-84?cc=1920234&amp;wc=M9S9-GQY:73378958 : accessed 01 Jan 2014), Oswego &gt; Will index 1932-1956 A-Z &gt; image 7 of 349. <br>  


[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-29794-8980-86?cc=2030516&wc=M9QB-8WW:n677125267 An example] from Minnesota land records indexes by the first letter of the surname and the first letter of the given name. See "Minnesota, Itasca County Land Records, 1872-1930," images, ''FamilySearch'' (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-29794-8980-86?cc=2030516&amp;wc=M9QB-8WW:n677125267 : accessed 01 Jan 2014), Itasca &gt; General index grantee 1911-1913 vol 12 &gt; image 2 of 313.<br>
[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-29794-8980-86?cc=2030516&wc=M9QB-8WW:n677125267 An example] from Minnesota land records indexes by the first letter of the surname and the first letter of the given name. See "Minnesota, Itasca County Land Records, 1872-1930," images, ''FamilySearch'' (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-29794-8980-86?cc=2030516&amp;wc=M9QB-8WW:n677125267 : accessed 01 Jan 2014), Itasca &gt; General index grantee 1911-1913 vol 12 &gt; image 2 of 313.<br>  


==== Cottco Universal  ====
==== Cottco Universal  ====
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The alphabet is divided into units. A unit starts with a tab sheet showing the letter or the part of a letter contained in the unit. The unit next contains a sub-index sheet with page references for every combination of letters or commonly occurring surnames. The unit then contains the referenced pages.  
The alphabet is divided into units. A unit starts with a tab sheet showing the letter or the part of a letter contained in the unit. The unit next contains a sub-index sheet with page references for every combination of letters or commonly occurring surnames. The unit then contains the referenced pages.  


For [http://aomol.net/000001/000546/html/am546--30.html an example] from [http://aomol.net/000001/000546/html/am546--30.html ''Records of Maryland''], see http://aomol.net/000001/000546/html/am546--30.html.<br>
For [http://aomol.net/000001/000546/html/am546--30.html an example] from [http://aomol.net/000001/000546/html/am546--30.html ''Records of Maryland''], see http://aomol.net/000001/000546/html/am546--30.html.<br>  


==== Cott Family Name  ====
==== Cott Family Name  ====
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==== Cott Guide Letter  ====
==== Cott Guide Letter  ====


A key table provides a page number based on the first letter of the surname combined with the first letter of the given name.
A key table provides a page number based on the first letter of the surname combined with the first letter of the given name.  


=== Liber Index  ===
=== Liber Index  ===
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These indexes are organized by the initial letter of the surname and further distinguished by the volume (liber). All "C" surnames are grouped together with those for Volume 1 listed first, followed by Volume 2, etc.  
These indexes are organized by the initial letter of the surname and further distinguished by the volume (liber). All "C" surnames are grouped together with those for Volume 1 listed first, followed by Volume 2, etc.  


For an example from [http://aomol.net/000001/000546/html/am546--22.html ''Records of Maryland''], see [http://aomol.net/000001/000546/pdf/am546--22.pdf http://aomol.net/000001/000546/pdf/am546--22.pdf].
For an example from [http://aomol.net/000001/000546/html/am546--22.html ''Records of Maryland''], see [http://aomol.net/000001/000546/pdf/am546--22.pdf http://aomol.net/000001/000546/pdf/am546--22.pdf].  


=== Paul Company Key Table Index<br>  ===
=== Paul Company Key Table Index<br>  ===
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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.  
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.
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.  


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=== References  ===
=== References  ===


*"Identifying and Using Indexes," ''Maryland State Archives, Guide to Government Records'' (http://guide.mdsa.net/viewer.cfm?page=using%20indexes&nbsp;: accessed 31 December 2013).  
*"Identifying and Using Indexes," ''Maryland State Archives, Guide to Government Records'' (http://guide.mdsa.net/viewer.cfm?page=using%20indexes : accessed 31 December 2013).  
*Radoff, Morris L., Gust Skordas, and Phebe R. Jacobsen. ''The County Courthouses and Records of Maryland,'' Part Two: The Records, Publication No. 13. Annapolis, Maryland: The Hall of Records Commission, 1963.Available online, http://aomol.net/000001/000546/html/index.html. Accessed 2013.<br>
*Radoff, Morris L., Gust Skordas, and Phebe R. Jacobsen. ''The County Courthouses and Records of Maryland,'' Part Two: The Records, Publication No. 13. Annapolis, Maryland: The Hall of Records Commission, 1963.Available online, http://aomol.net/000001/000546/html/index.html. Accessed 2013.<br>  
*Rose, Christine. ''Courthouse Indexes Illustrated.'' San Jose, California&nbsp;: CR Publications, 2006.  
*Rose, Christine. ''Courthouse Indexes Illustrated.'' San Jose, California : CR Publications, 2006.  
*Sittner, Kathi. “Documents in Detail: Land Deed Indexes,” ''Ancestry'' 12 (November/December 1994).  
*Sittner, Kathi. “Documents in Detail: Land Deed Indexes,” ''Ancestry'' 12 (November/December 1994).  
*Sperry, Kip. “The Index: A Tool for the Genealogist,” ''The Genealogical Helper ''30 (January 1976).
*Sperry, Kip. “The Index: A Tool for the Genealogist,” ''The Genealogical Helper ''30 (January 1976).
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