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== What is in the Collection? ==

The collection consists of a published genealogy entitled, "Some descendants of Nathaniel Woodward who came from England to Boston about 1630." It includes an index and images covering the years 1630 to 1900. These images are courtesy of the New England Historic Genealogical Society.  

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== Collection Contents ==

 

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== How Do I Search the Collection? ==

 

 

 

=== Search the Collection  ===

 

To search the collection by name fill in your ancestor’s name in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about those in the list to what you already know about your own ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person.

 

If you did not find the person you were looking for, you may need to search the collection by image. <br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Book Title" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "_____________" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "_____________" which takes you to the images.

 

Look at each 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.

 

 

*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.

*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.

 

For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]].  

 

 

When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Download a copy of the record, or extract the genealogical information needed. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors. For example use the event dates and places to find family in census, church, military and land records.

 

 

*Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor.

 

{{Tip|Don’t overlook {{FHL|Massachusetts, Biography|keywords|disp}} items in the FamilySearch Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see the wiki article [[Massachusetts Archives and Libraries]]. }}

 

 

 

== How You Can Contribute  ==

== Citing this Collection ==

Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image.

 

 

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