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== Record Description == | == Record Description == | ||
The collection consists of an index and images of obituaries collected by the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia. The Society continues to collect obituaries and the index and images for these records will be added as they become available. | The collection consists of an index and images of obituaries collected by the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia. The Society continues to collect obituaries and the index and images for these records will be added as they become available. | ||
== Record Content == | == Record Content == | ||
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Image:United States, Obituaries, American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (13-1156) Sample Obituary DGS 100415095_74.jpg|Sample Obituary | Image:United States, Obituaries, American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (13-1156) Sample Obituary DGS 100415095_74.jpg|Sample Obituary | ||
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*The person’s last known residence | *The person’s last known residence | ||
=== Search the Collection === | |||
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name. | To search the collection fill in the requested information in the boxes on the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the individuals in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to look at the information on several individuals comparing the information about them to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind: | ||
*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name. | *There may be more than one person in the records with the same name. | ||
*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life. | *You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name. | ||
*Your ancestor may have used different names, or variations of their name, throughout their life. | |||
*If your ancestor used an alias or a nickname, be sure to check for those alternate names. | *If your ancestor used an alias or a nickname, be sure to check for those alternate names. | ||
*Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned. | *Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned. | ||
For tips about searching on-line collections | For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]]. | ||
=== Using the Information === | |||
Once you have located your ancestor’s obituary, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These records are often brief so it can be easy to confuse individuals. Compare what information is given with what you already know about your ancestor to make sure it is the correct person. | Once you have located your ancestor’s obituary, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These records are often brief so it can be easy to confuse individuals. Compare what information is given with what you already know about your ancestor to make sure it is the correct person. | ||
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*Use the locality and relative’s names to locate church and land records. | *Use the locality and relative’s names to locate church and land records. | ||
=== Tips to Keep in Mind === | |||
*The name of the undertaker or mortuary could lead you to funeral and cemetery records, which often include the names and residences of other family members. | *The name of the undertaker or mortuary could lead you to funeral and cemetery records, which often include the names and residences of other family members. | ||
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*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | *When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | ||
=== Unable to Find Your Ancestor? === | |||
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names. | *Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names. | ||
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== Citations for This Collection == | == Citations for This Collection == | ||
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually. | When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually. | ||
'''Collection Citation''':<br> | '''Collection Citation''':<br> {{Collection citation| text = “United States, Obituaries, American Historical Society of Germans from Russia,1899-2012.” Index and images. ''FamilySearch.'' http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing American Historical Society of Germans from Russia. Lincoln, Nebraska.}} | ||
{{Collection citation| text = “United States, Obituaries, American Historical Society of Germans from Russia,1899-2012.” Index and images. ''FamilySearch.'' http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing American Historical Society of Germans from Russia. Lincoln, Nebraska.}} | |||
{{ | '''Record Citation''' (or citation for the index entry):<br> | ||
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|CID=CID2367299 | |CID=CID2367299 | ||
|title=United States, Obituaries, American Historical Society of Germans from Russia, 1899-2012 | |title=United States, Obituaries, American Historical Society of Germans from Russia, 1899-2012 | ||
}} | }} | ||