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 *Perhaps other records used to determine the birthdate of your ancestor were incorrect. Try searching several years before and after the supposed birth of your ancestor to locate his or her birth record.
 *Note individuals listed as witnesses or godparents. Witnesses and godparents were often relatives.
+*Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
+'''Marriage Records'''
-=== Tips to Keep in Mind ===
+*Be aware that your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.
+*Be sure to record the bride’s full name because that information is often not recorded in other records.
-*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
+*In some cases, witnesses were relatives of the bride or groom. Remember to note those individuals because they may help identify the extended family.
-*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.
+*Use the ages of the bride and groom to estimate their birth years.
+*Sometimes marriage records note the names of the bride and groom’s parents. Use this information to extend your pedigree a generation.
-===Other Searches===
+*Occupations were often the best way to differentiate between individuals of the same name. Note the occupations listed to ensure that you have identified the correct individual as your ancestor.
+*If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they were married, then try searching the records of a nearby locality.
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