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| link5=[[Tazewell County, Illinois Genealogy|Tazewell]] | | link5=[[Tazewell County, Illinois Genealogy|Tazewell]] | ||
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{{US State HR Infobox | {{US State HR Infobox | ||
| CID = CID1447328 | | CID = CID1447328 | ||
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| custodian = [http://www.pekinpubliclibrary.org/ Pekin Public Library] | | custodian = [http://www.pekinpubliclibrary.org/ Pekin Public Library] | ||
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== What is in This Collection? == | == What is in This Collection? == | ||
The collection consists of an obituary card index at the Pekin Public Library. It covers the years from 1914 to 2007. | The collection consists of an obituary card index at the Pekin Public Library. It covers the years from 1914 to 2007. | ||
=== Image Visibility === | === Image Visibility === | ||
{{Image Visibility}} | {{Image Visibility}} | ||
=== To Browse This Collection === | === To Browse This Collection === | ||
{{Collection_Browse_Link | {{Collection_Browse_Link | ||
|CID=CID1447328 | |CID=CID1447328 | ||
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Image:Illinois, Pekin Public Library Obituaries DGS 4265795 48.jpg|1905 Index Card | Image:Illinois, Pekin Public Library Obituaries DGS 4265795 48.jpg|1905 Index Card | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== How Do I Search This Collection? == | == How Do I Search This Collection? == | ||
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: | Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: | ||
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=== View the Images === | === View the Images === | ||
View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|1447328|Browse Page|access=browse}}''': | View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|1447328|Browse Page|access=browse}}''': | ||
#Select the '''Surname Range''' to view the images | #Select the '''Surname Range''' to view the images | ||
{{HR Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1447328 Illinois, Tazewell County, Obituary Card Index from "Pekin Times", 1914-2007]. Click on camera icon to see images.}} | {{HR Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1447328 Illinois, Tazewell County, Obituary Card Index from "Pekin Times", 1914-2007]. Click on camera icon to see images.}} | ||
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? === | === How Do I Analyze the Results? === | ||
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*Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual | *Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual | ||
*Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives of the deceased who may have been buried in the same cemetery or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify | *Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives of the deceased who may have been buried in the same cemetery or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify | ||
=== I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? === | === I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names | *Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names | ||
*Search the indexes and records of nearby cemeteries | *Search the indexes and records of nearby cemeteries | ||
=== Research Helps === | === Research Helps === | ||
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of [[Illinois, United States Genealogy|Illinois]]. | The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of [[Illinois, United States Genealogy|Illinois]]. | ||
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* [[Illinois Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]] | * [[Illinois Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]] | ||
* [[Step-by-Step Illinois Research, 1880-Present|Step-by-Step Research]] | * [[Step-by-Step Illinois Research, 1880-Present|Step-by-Step Research]] | ||
== Citing This Collection == | == Citing This Collection == | ||
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used. | Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used. | ||
{{Collection_Published}} | {{Collection_Published}} | ||
{{Record_Citation}} | {{Record_Citation}} | ||
{{Image_Citation}} | {{Image_Citation}} | ||
== How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | == How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | ||
{{Contributor_invite}} | {{Contributor_invite}} | ||