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If you know the name of a traveling companion, or the name of a relative or neighbor who lived near the ancestor in both the old world and the new world, it may help to more clearly identify your ancestor on the passenger lists.<br> | If you know the name of a traveling companion, or the name of a relative or neighbor who lived near the ancestor in both the old world and the new world, it may help to more clearly identify your ancestor on the passenger lists.<br> | ||
'''''Update your records.''''' When you find an ancestor make a note on your research log showing exactly where you found him. Also make a printout or photocopy of the passenger list pages showing him and his family. Note the microfilm number and page on the back of the copy. Update your family group record [[Adding a Custom Event to a PAF Family Group Record|with the new data for emigration]] and include source footnotes. | '''''Update your records.''''' When you find an ancestor make a note on your research log showing exactly where you found him. Also make a printout or photocopy of the passenger list pages showing him and his family. Note the microfilm number and page on the back of the copy. Update your family group record [[Adding a Custom Event to a PAF Family Group Record|with the new data for emigration]] and include source footnotes. [[Document_AS_YOU_GO!|Organize and document as you go]]. | ||
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