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== How to Use the Records == | == How to Use the Records == | ||
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br>⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br>⇒Select the "Record Category" <br>⇒Select the "Record Type, Volume, and Year Range" category<br>which takes you to the images<br> | To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br>⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br>⇒Select the "Record Category" <br>⇒Select the "Record Type, Volume, and Year Range" category<br>which takes you to the images<br> | ||
Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | ||
As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor’s given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence and age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times. | |||
To begin your search it is helpful to know the following: | To begin your search it is helpful to know the following: |
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