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*The approximate date of the event, such as the christening or baptism | *The approximate date of the event, such as the christening or baptism | ||
=== Search the Collection === | === Search the Collection === | ||
To search the collection:<br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒ Select the 'Record Type and Year Range' category which takes you to the images.<br> | To search the collection:<br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒ Select the 'Record Type and Year Range' category which takes you to the images.<br> | ||
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. Keep in mind: | 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. Keep in mind: | ||
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=== Using the Information === | === Using the Information === | ||
When you have located your ancestor in a church record carefully evaluate each piece of information in the record. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. For example: | When you have located your ancestor in a church record carefully evaluate each piece of information in the record. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. For example: | ||
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== Citations for This Collection == | == Citations for This Collection == | ||
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'''Collection Citation''':<br> {{Collection citation | text= "New Jersey, Newark, St. Stephan's Grace Community Lutheran Church Records, 1874-1989." Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2015. Citing | '''Collection Citation''':<br> {{Collection citation | text= "New Jersey, Newark, St. Stephan's Grace Community Lutheran Church Records, 1874-1989." Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2015. Citing St. Stephan's Grace Community Lutheran Church, Newark.}}<br><br> | ||
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