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== Record Content == | == Record Content == | ||
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Image:Texas, Indexes and Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Del RioI (13-0102) (13-0103) Card Index DGS 7451009_152.jpg|Card Index | Image:Texas, Indexes and Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Del RioI (13-0102) (13-0103) Card Index DGS 7451009_152.jpg|Card Index | ||
Image:Texas, Indexes and Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Del RioI (13-0102) (13-0103) Manifest (front) DGS 7451011_11.jpg|Manifest Example 1 (front) | Image:Texas, Indexes and Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Del RioI (13-0102) (13-0103) Manifest (front) DGS 7451011_11.jpg|Manifest Example 1 (front) | ||
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To search the collection fill in the requested information in the boxes on the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the individuals 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 look at the information on several individuals comparing the information about them to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind: | To search the collection fill in the requested information in the boxes on the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the individuals 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 look at the information on several individuals comparing the information about them to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind: | ||
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name. | |||
*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name. | *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. | *You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name. | ||
*Your ancestor may have used different names, or variations of their name, throughout their life. | |||
*If your ancestor used an alias or a nickname, be sure to check for those alternate names. | *If your ancestor used an alias or a nickname, be sure to check for those alternate names. | ||
*Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned. | *Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned. | ||
For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]]. | For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]]. | ||
=== Using the Information === | === Using the Information === | ||
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*Check for variant spellings of the name. | *Check for variant spellings of the name. | ||
*Look for other indexes. Records are often indexed by local historical and genealogical societies. | *Look for other indexes. Records are often indexed by local historical and genealogical societies. | ||
*Search the indexes of other port cities. | *Search the indexes of other port cities. | ||
*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. | *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|Texas, Emigration and Immigration|keywords|disp}} items in the FamilySearch Library Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see the wiki article [[Texas Archives and Libraries]]. For additional information about this state see the wiki article [[Texas Genealogy]].}} | {{Tip|Don't overlook {{FHL|Texas, Emigration and Immigration|keywords|disp}} items in the FamilySearch Library Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see the wiki article [[Texas Archives and Libraries]]. For additional information about this state see the wiki article [[Texas Genealogy]].}} | ||
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When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually. | When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually. | ||
'''Collection Citation''':<br> {{Collection citation | text= "Texas, Indexes and Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Del Rio, 1906-1953" Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed | '''Collection Citation''':<br> {{Collection citation | text= "Texas, Indexes and Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Del Rio, 1906-1953" Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2015. Citing NARA microfilm publication A3395. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.}} <br><br> | ||
'''Record Citation''' (or citation for the index entry):<br> | '''Record Citation''' (or citation for the index entry):<br> {{Record Citation Link | ||
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|CID=CID2141027 | |CID=CID2141027 | ||
|title=Texas, Indexes and Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Del Rio, 1906-1953 | |title=Texas, Indexes and Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Del Rio, 1906-1953 | ||