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The indexes and records described in this guide are also listed in the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=topicdetails&subject=350602&subject_disp=Ontario+%2D+Land+and+property&columns=*,0,0 '''Place Search''' of the Family History Library Catalog under '''Ontario''' and the topic '''Land and Property''']. | The indexes and records described in this guide are also listed in the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=topicdetails&subject=350602&subject_disp=Ontario+%2D+Land+and+property&columns=*,0,0 '''Place Search''' of the Family History Library Catalog under '''Ontario''' and the topic '''Land and Property''']. | ||
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| bgcolor="#ffff99" | <center>'''Can't Find a Name in the Index?'''</center> <br>Before concluding that your ancestor is not listed in Ontario land records, consider the following:<br> | |||
*The name may have had different spellings, so try variants. | |||
*The person may have used a nickname, middle name, or initials. | |||
*A woman may be listed under her maiden or married surname.<br> | |||
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<br> Step 1. Search land records having surname indexes Search all the records in this step because some may contain more information than others. | |||
For the records listed below, find the film number you need. 1. Use the Family History Library Catalog Film/Fiche Search. 2. Type in the beginning film number listed for each source and click the Search button. Click on the title and then the View Film Notes button for a list of film numbers. 3. Search for the alphabetical sequence that would contain your ancestor=s name. 4. Write the corresponding film number. 5. Get the appropriate film, and search it for your ancestor=s name. | For the records listed below, find the film number you need. 1. Use the Family History Library Catalog Film/Fiche Search. 2. Type in the beginning film number listed for each source and click the Search button. Click on the title and then the View Film Notes button for a list of film numbers. 3. Search for the alphabetical sequence that would contain your ancestor=s name. 4. Write the corresponding film number. 5. Get the appropriate film, and search it for your ancestor=s name. | ||
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