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-== How to Use the Record  ==
-To begin your search it is helpful to know:
-*Your Ancestor’s name
-*Other identifying information such as their residence and birth date.
 === Search the Collection  ===
-'''To search the collection by name:'''<br>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:
+'''To search the collection by name:'''<br>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.
-*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.
-*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 article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]].
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 '''To browse by image:'''<br>To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br>⇒ Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br>
 ⇒ Select the "Volume" category which takes you to the images.<br>
-Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.
 === Using the Information  ===