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== What is in the Collection? == | == What is in the Collection? == | ||
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The Daughters of the Republic of Texas is a lineage based organization and as such, its members must prove their descent from a man or women who rendered loyal service for Texas (prior to the Annexation Agreement with the United States on February 19, 1846) to be eligible for membership. The collection consists of images of approximately 1,525 booklets of applications and their attendant documentation for the years 1892 to 2010. Lineage books and pedigree files usually accompany the application and may include copies of vital records submitted as documentation. The collection is located in the society's headquarters in Austin, Texas. | The Daughters of the Republic of Texas is a lineage based organization and as such, its members must prove their descent from a man or women who rendered loyal service for Texas (prior to the Annexation Agreement with the United States on February 19, 1846) to be eligible for membership. The collection consists of images of approximately 1,525 booklets of applications and their attendant documentation for the years 1892 to 2010. Lineage books and pedigree files usually accompany the application and may include copies of vital records submitted as documentation. The collection is located in the society's headquarters in Austin, Texas. | ||
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== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Images === | |||
<gallery perrow="3" heights="120px" widths="160px"> | <gallery perrow="3" heights="120px" widths="160px"> | ||
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Image:Texas Daughters of the Republic of Texas Membership Applications (11-0183) DGS 4751340_53.jpg | Image:Texas Daughters of the Republic of Texas Membership Applications (11-0183) DGS 4751340_53.jpg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== What Can this Collection Tell Me? == | |||
'''The application forms and lineages''' include: | '''The application forms and lineages''' include: | ||
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== How Do I Search the Collection? == | == How Do I Search the Collection? == | ||
= | '''View images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/1918480/waypoints Browse Page]:'''<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 "Vol. No. and Application No. Range" category which takes you to the images. | ||
*The collection is organized by volume, application number, and years. Later volumes were not assigned volume numbers. | |||
*If you have the application number, you should be able to find it in one of the ranges listed in the browse lists. | |||
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. Keep in mind: | 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. Keep in mind: | ||
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*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life. | *Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life. | ||
== | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||
* | === I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now? === | ||
* | *Use the information found in the application to search for other records | ||
*Use the information to locate the family in census and vital records | |||
== | === I Can't Find Who I'm Looking for, What Now? === | ||
*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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{{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [[Texas, Daughters of the Republic of Texas Membership Applications (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Wiki article]]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered. | {{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [[Texas, Daughters of the Republic of Texas Membership Applications (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Wiki article]]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered. | ||
==Citing this Collection== | ==Citing this Collection== | ||
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|title=Texas, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Membership Applications, 1892-2010 | |title=Texas, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Membership Applications, 1892-2010 | ||
}} | }} | ||
== How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | |||
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[[Category:Texas FamilySearch Historical Records|Societies]] | [[Category:Texas FamilySearch Historical Records|Societies]] | ||