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 == How Do I Search This Collection? ==
+Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
+*Given name and surname
+*Age
+*Estimated birth year
+*Estimated death year
+*Approximate years of military service
-This section provides information on how to search the collection, what to do with information once found, some tips on how to find records, and what to do if no record is found.
+=== Search the Index ===
+{{Search Collection Link
+| CID=2058669
+}}
-'''When searching:'''<br> As you are searching, it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence, age, estimated birth year, estimated death year, approximate years of military service, probable religious affiliation, and family relationships.
+=== View the Images ===
+View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|2177300|Browse Page|access=browse}}''':
+# Select '''Browse through images'''
+# Select '''Record Type'''
+# Select ''' Event City '''
+# Select ''' Cemetery ''' to view the images.
-'''To search the collection by name:'''<br> Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.
+=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
+Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images.  Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]].
-'''To browse by image:'''<br> To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page<br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Record Type" category<br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Event Country-State" category <br>⇒Select the appropriate "Event City" category <br>⇒Select the appropriate "Cemetery" category which takes you to the images.
+== What Do I Do Next? ==
+=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
+*Look at an image of the original record. The original may contain information that was not recorded in the index or transcription.
-Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.
+=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===
-*Use the estimated age to calculate a birth date
+*If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This can help you find possible relatives.
-*Use the soldier's age and location of the military unit to find his family in census, church, and land records
+*Search the records of nearby localities (or military unites, counties, parishes, etc.)
-*Use the soldier's military information to locate other records such as pension files
+*Check for other names. An individual might appear under an unexpected name for a variety of reasons:
-*Use the information from church records to locate civil records
+:- They might have been listed under a middle name or abbreviation of their given name.
+:-A woman may have returned to her maiden name after the death of her husband.
-== Tips to Keep in Mind ==
-*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct
-*Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times
-*Continue to search the index and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may be in the same record collection
-*Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur
-== What if I Can't Find Who I'm Looking For? ==
-*Check for variant spellings of the names
-*Search the records of nearby localities (or military unites, counties, parishes, etc.)
-*Sometimes browsing through the images will help you work around indexing errors or locate other ancestors previously unknown
 *Consult the [[Australia Record Finder]] to find other records