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*Search for records using a different jurisdictional level. For example, if you cannot find records for a town, search for county records. | *Search for records using a different jurisdictional level. For example, if you cannot find records for a town, search for county records. | ||
=== How Do I Find Related Places?<br> === | === How Do I Find Related Places?<br> === | ||
Sometimes a catalog entry is linked to more than one place. For example, an entry may be linked to several neighboring towns. To find out if a catalog entry is linked to another place, display the title details for the record of interest. If another place is listed, click on it to see information about that place.<br> | Sometimes a catalog entry is linked to more than one place. For example, an entry may be linked to several neighboring towns. To find out if a catalog entry is linked to another place, display the title details for the record of interest. If another place is listed, click on it to see information about that place.<br> | ||
''The following suggestions | ''The following suggestions work with the previous FamilySearch.org catalog'''Place Search.'''''<b><br></b> | ||
From the topics page, click the '''View Related Places''' button. This displays: | From the topics page, click the '''View Related Places''' button. This displays: | ||
*The "Part of" field, which lists the jurisdiction that this place is part of. For example, this could be a county for a city, or a state or province for a county. | *The "Part of" field, which lists the jurisdiction that this place is part of. For example, this could be a county for a city, or a state or province for a county. | ||
*The "Contains" field, which lists places contained by the place you searched for. For example, if you search for a county, the "Contains" field lists cities in that county. | *The "Contains" field, which lists places contained by the place you searched for. For example, if you search for a county, the "Contains" field lists cities in that county. | ||