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 If you did not find what you were looking for, see Tip 4 and Tip 5.
-=== Step 3. Analyze the record.  ===
-Ask yourself these questions to use the record effectively:
-:*What dates does this record provide?
-:*What ages are given?
-:*What places are mentioned in this record?
-:*Are parents or a spouse named?
-:*Are witnesses to the event related to the family?
-:*Who provided the information? Was that person someone who knew the family well?
-:*Does the death record give the name of the cemetery or funeral home? You may be able to search those records for more information.
-:*Does the information from the record fit with what you know about the family from other records? If it does not agree, it may have been miscopied by a clerk. Check your sources.
 == Tips  ==