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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. | 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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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]]. | ||
=== | === What Do I Do Next? === | ||
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. | 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. | ||
== | == I Can't Find Who I'm Looking For, Now What? == | ||
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names. | *Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names. | ||
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== | == 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. | 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. | ||