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==Finding the Town of Origin== | ==Finding the Town of Origin== | ||
In order to research your family in their "old" country, it is essential that you have identified the place where they came from. You must know the city or town that they came from. In addition, the church where they worshipped, which might be in another nearby town, must be determined.== Important Tips == | In order to research your family in their "old" country, it is essential that you have identified the place where they came from. You must know the city or town that they came from. In addition, the church where they worshipped, which might be in another nearby town, must be determined. | ||
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You must also know enough about the ancestor to positively identify him in the records. Dates (even if they are approximate), places, and familial connections are key to helping you decide if a person you find, who has the same name as your ancestor, really is your ancestor. | You must also know enough about the ancestor to positively identify him in the records. Dates (even if they are approximate), places, and familial connections are key to helping you decide if a person you find, who has the same name as your ancestor, really is your ancestor. | ||