Illinois, Hancock County, Nauvoo Community Project, 1839-1846 (BYU Center for Family History and Genealogy) - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions
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== What is in This Collection? == | == What is in This Collection? == | ||
The [http://nauvoo.byu.edu/ Nauvoo Community Project] was started by the Brigham Young University [https://cfhg.byu.edu Center for Family History and Genealogy] to identify residents of Nauvoo, Illinois from 1839 to 1846. The data in this collection on FamilySearch is periodically updated, but more frequent updates can be found on the project's [http://nauvoo.byu.edu/Search.aspx homepage]. | The [http://nauvoo.byu.edu/ Nauvoo Community Project] was started by the Brigham Young University [https://cfhg.byu.edu/Pages/Home.aspx Center for Family History and Genealogy] to identify residents of Nauvoo, Illinois from 1839 to 1846. The data in this collection on FamilySearch is periodically updated, but more frequent updates can be found on the project's [http://nauvoo.byu.edu/Search.aspx homepage]. | ||
== What Can These Records Tell Me? == | == What Can These Records Tell Me? == | ||
The following information may be found in these records: | The following information may be found in these records: | ||
*The name of your relative | *The name of your relative | ||
*The birth date and birth place | *The birth date and birth place | ||
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*The name of spouse | *The name of spouse | ||
*The death date and death place | *The death date and death place | ||
== How Do I Search the Collection? == | == How Do I Search the Collection? == | ||
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: | Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: | ||
*The name of your ancestor | *The name of your ancestor | ||
*The time period in which they were in Nauvoo | *The time period in which they were in Nauvoo | ||
=== Search the Index === | === Search the Index === | ||
{{Search Collection Link | {{Search Collection Link | ||
| CID=CID2769728 }} | | CID=CID2769728 | ||
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=== How Do I Analyze the Results? === | === 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. | 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. | ||
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== What Do I Do Next? == | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | === I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*Use the information to find other vital records such as birth, marriage, and death | *Use the information to find other vital records such as birth, marriage, and death | ||
*Use the information to find additional family members in census records | *Use the information to find additional family members in census records | ||
*Search for land and probate records | *Search for land and probate records | ||
*Search church records for the family | *Search church records for the family | ||
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? === | === I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*Collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you identify possible relations that can be verified by records | *Collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you identify possible relations that can be verified by records | ||
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*Remember that sometimes individuals went by [http://usgenweb.org/research/nicknames.html nicknames] or alternated between using first and middle names, or even initials | *Remember that sometimes individuals went by [http://usgenweb.org/research/nicknames.html nicknames] or alternated between using first and middle names, or even initials | ||
=== Research Helps === | === Research Helps === | ||
The following articles will help you research your family in the state of [[Illinois, United States Genealogy|Illinois]]. | The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of [[Illinois, United States Genealogy|Illinois]]. | ||
* [[GuidedResearch:Illinois|Illinois Guided Research]] | * [[GuidedResearch:Illinois|Illinois Guided Research]] | ||
* [[Illinois Record Finder]] | * [[Illinois Record Finder]] | ||
* [[Illinois Research Tips and Strategies]] | * [[Illinois Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]] | ||
* [[Step-by-Step Illinois Research, 1880-Present]] | * [[Step-by-Step Illinois Research, 1880-Present|Step-by-Step Research]] | ||
== | == Citing This Collection == | ||
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used. | |||
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Revision as of 10:31, 27 June 2019
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| Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States | |
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| Record Description | |
| Record Type | Genealogy |
| Collection years | 1839-1846 |
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]
The Nauvoo Community Project was started by the Brigham Young University Center for Family History and Genealogy to identify residents of Nauvoo, Illinois from 1839 to 1846. The data in this collection on FamilySearch is periodically updated, but more frequent updates can be found on the project's homepage.
What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]
The following information may be found in these records:
- The name of your relative
- The birth date and birth place
- The names of parents
- The name of spouse
- The death date and death place
How Do I Search the Collection?[edit | edit source]
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
- The name of your ancestor
- The time period in which they were in Nauvoo
Search the Index[edit | edit source]
Search by name on the Collection Details Page.- Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
- Click Search to show possible matches
How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]
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 research log.
What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]
I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Use the information to find other vital records such as birth, marriage, and death
- Use the information to find additional family members in census records
- Search for land and probate records
- Search church records for the family
I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you identify possible relations that can be verified by records
- If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby locality in an area search
- Standard spelling of names typically did not exist. Try variations of your ancestor’s name
- Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names, or even initials
Research Helps[edit | edit source]
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Illinois.
Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
| Collection Citation: The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Citing this Collection. |
| Record Citation: When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information. |