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*Other identifying information such as the tribe or census number | *Other identifying information such as the tribe or census number | ||
=== Search the Collection === | |||
To search the collection fill in the requested information in the boxes on the initial search page. | To search the collection fill in the requested information in the boxes on the initial search page. If you only know one name, put it in the box for the first name. | ||
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: | |||
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name. | |||
*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 see the on-line | For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]]. | ||
=== Using the Information === | |||
When you have located your ancestor’s enrollment, carefully evaluate each piece of information about them. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. For example: | When you have located your ancestor’s enrollment, carefully evaluate each piece of information about them. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. For example: | ||
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*Any relationships listed may help you to establish family groups. | *Any relationships listed may help you to establish family groups. | ||
=== Tips to Keep in Mind === | |||
*You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination. | *You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination. | ||
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*Remember that these enrollment records do not include applications that were not approved. | *Remember that these enrollment records do not include applications that were not approved. | ||
=== Unable to Find Your Ancestor? === | |||
*Look for variant spellings of the names. | |||
*Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor. | |||
== Related Web Sites == | == Related Web Sites == | ||
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== Related Wiki Articles == | == Related Wiki Articles == | ||
*[[ | *[[Dawes Commission Enrollment Records for Five U.S. Indian Tribes]] | ||
*[[Oklahoma Genealogy | *[[Oklahoma Genealogy]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Oklahoma Applications for Allotment, Five Civilized Tribes (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Five Civilized Tribes Indian Agency (Oklahoma)]] | ||
== Contributions to This Article == | == Contributions to This Article == | ||
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{{Contributor_invite}} | {{Contributor_invite}} | ||
== | == 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. | |||
'''Collection Citation''':<br> | |||
{{Collection citation | text= "Oklahoma, Applications for Enrollment to the Five Civilized Tribes, 1898-1914." Index. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing "Applications for Enrollment of the Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, 1898-1914." <i>Fold3.com</i>. http://www.fold3.com : 2008.}} <br><br> | |||
'''Record Citation''' (or citation for the index entry):<br> | |||
{{Record Citation Link | |||
|CID=CID1852353 | |||
}} | |||
[[Category:NARA_records]] | [[Category:NARA_records]] | ||