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::*The records usually exist from the time the county was formed | ::*The records usually exist from the time the county was formed | ||
*'''Tip:''' Find your ancestor in every census taken while he/she was alive | |||
:'''Why?''' | :'''Why?''' | ||
::*They may live with or near relatives | ::*They may live with or near relatives | ||
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::*Censuses 1880 and later tell the state or nation where the father and the mother were born | ::*Censuses 1880 and later tell the state or nation where the father and the mother were born | ||
*'''Tip:''' Use [[User:{{PAGENAME}}#Probate Records|Probate records]] | |||
:'''Why?''' | :'''Why?''' | ||
::*Wills and other probate records often give married names of daughters | ::*Wills and other probate records often give married names of daughters | ||
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::*These records were kept from the time a county was formed | ::*These records were kept from the time a county was formed | ||
*'''Tip:''' Search records of your ancestor's siblings | |||
:'''Why?''' | :'''Why?''' | ||
::*Brothers and sisters had the same parents. Their records may have your answer. | ::*Brothers and sisters had the same parents. Their records may have your answer. | ||