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== Important Tips == | == Important Tips == | ||
Before you can begin to search in the records of | Before you can begin to search in the records of Netherlands you must find that one record that gives the name of his or her hometown. You must also know enough about the ancestor to positively identify him in the records. Dates (even if they are approximate), places, and familial connections are key to helping you decide if a person you find, who has the same name as your ancestor, really is your ancestor. | ||
*Do you know the name of his/her parents? | *Do you know the name of his/her parents? | ||
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*Do you know the name of the spouse? Did they marry before or after coming to the United States?<br> | *Do you know the name of the spouse? Did they marry before or after coming to the United States?<br> | ||
*Do you know the names of any of his/her siblings? | *Do you know the names of any of his/her siblings? | ||
*Do you know the names of any children born in | *Do you know the names of any children born in Netherlands? | ||
== Documents in the Home == | == Documents in the Home == | ||
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