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*[[California Church Records| Church Records]] were kept years before counties began keeping records. They are a good source for finding ancestors before 1900. | *[[California Church Records| Church Records]] were kept years before counties began keeping records. They are a good source for finding ancestors before 1900. | ||
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking | === I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives. | *If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives. | ||
*If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby town or county. | *If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby town or county. | ||