Wiki User Lesson Three: Difference between revisions

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:A. In the search bar, type in the state in which your relative lived and select the genealogy for that State.&nbsp;<br>  
:A. In the search bar, type in the state in which your relative lived and select the genealogy for that State.&nbsp;<br>  
::1) On the sidebar on the left, select Military Records. Notice that this tells you the dates of many of the wars.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;  
::1) On the sidebar on the left, select Military Records. Notice that this tells you the dates of many of the wars.&nbsp; &nbsp;
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::7) There were two matches, both Henry C. Anderson. One was in the 14th regiment, Wisconsin Infantry and the other was in the 31st Regiment. How would you know which one is your ancestor? You can click on each of the Regiments and see where they were formed. If you know where your relative lived it would make it easier to determine which Regiment he was in. &nbsp;Once you determine which regiment you ancestor was in, you read the information found her to get a better understanding of what his life was like. If you can confirm that this was your ancestor you can use this information when writing his story.
::7) There were two matches, both Henry C. Anderson. One was in the 14th regiment, Wisconsin Infantry and the other was in the 31st Regiment. How would you know which one is your ancestor? You can click on each of the Regiments and see where they were formed. If you know where your relative lived it would make it easier to determine which Regiment he was in. &nbsp;Once you determine which regiment you ancestor was in, you read the information found her to get a better understanding of what his life was like. If you can confirm that this was your ancestor you can use this information when writing his story.
=== VII. Answer Key ===
=== VII. Answer Key ===


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