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There may be many types of indexed records that cover parts, even large parts of Netherlands. Searching those indexes by name only can turn up several entries of the same name. '''Never jump to an immediate conclusion that you have found an entry that matches your ancestor'''. Study the information for other clues that verify the match. | There may be many types of indexed records that cover parts, even large parts of Netherlands. Searching those indexes by name only can turn up several entries of the same name. '''Never jump to an immediate conclusion that you have found an entry that matches your ancestor'''. Study the information for other clues that verify the match. | ||
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*Make sure the person you found in Dutch records '''left Netherlands'''. Look for them in marriage and death records of the same vicinity. See whether they have children a generation later in the vicinity. These things prove they remained in | *Make sure the person you found in Dutch records '''left Netherlands'''. Look for them in marriage and death records of the same vicinity. See whether they have children a generation later in the vicinity. These things prove they remained in Netherlands and would rule them out as your ancestor. | ||
*Match '''any other relationships'''. If you already know the parents' names, spouse's name, and/or siblings' names, make sure they match the parents' names, spouse's name, and/or siblings' names of the person you are considering in the Dutch records. The parents and grandparents will usually be listed in birth records found in '''church records''' or '''civil records'''. Search for siblings' birth records and any marriage before leaving | *Match '''any other relationships'''. If you already know the parents' names, spouse's name, and/or siblings' names, make sure they match the parents' names, spouse's name, and/or siblings' names of the person you are considering in the Dutch records. The parents and grandparents will usually be listed in birth records found in '''church records''' or '''civil records'''. Search for siblings' birth records and any marriage before leaving Netherlands in the same index. | ||
*Study '''all available entries for that name born at the same approximate time''', not just the first possible match you see. | *Study '''all available entries for that name born at the same approximate time''', not just the first possible match you see. | ||
*Consider the '''coverage of the database''' you are using. Does it cover all of Netherlands? Or could there be many other records not covered that could hold your ancestor's record. | *Consider the '''coverage of the database''' you are using. Does it cover all of Netherlands? Or could there be many other records not covered that could hold your ancestor's record. | ||
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