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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Missionary Registers (Worldwide) - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions
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==How Do I Search the Collection?== | ==How Do I Search the Collection?== | ||
To begin your search it is helpful to know: | |||
*The name of your ancestor. | |||
*The years they served their mission. | |||
*The place where they served their mission. | |||
*The names of the missionary's parents. | |||
'''Search by Name by visiting the Collection Page:'''<br>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. | '''Search by Name by visiting the Collection Page:'''<br>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. | ||
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== What Do I Do Next?== | == What Do I Do Next?== | ||
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. 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. The following examples show ways you can use the information: | When you have located your ancestor’s mission record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. 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. The following examples show ways you can use the information: | ||
=== I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now? === | === I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now? === | ||