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== How to Use the Records == | == How to Use the Records == | ||
To begin your search, it would be helpful to know the following information: | |||
*Ancestor's name | |||
*Year of birth | |||
*Occupation of ancestor | |||
==== Search the Collection ==== | |||
'''To search this collection using the index:''' | '''To search this collection using the index:''' | ||
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Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors 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 compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor. | Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors 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 compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor. | ||
<br> | '''To search this collection using the browse search:''' | ||
To browse this collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> ⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br> ⇒Select the “First letter of surname” category<br> ⇒Select the “Principal's surname” category<br> ⇒Select the “Principal's given name(s)” category which will take you to the images. | |||
Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | |||
==== Using the Information ==== | |||
When you have found the information that you are looking for, the following will help you further your research: | |||
*Use the age to calculate a birth year | |||
*Use the name of the spouse (if married) to search for a marriage record | |||
*Use the calculated birth year to search for a birth record | |||
*To find all of your ancestor's family members, search with the name of the parents and the surname of your ancestor. | |||
==== Unable to Find Information? ==== | |||
Consider looking in the "illegible surname" category in browse. | Consider looking in the "illegible surname" category in browse. | ||
== Related Websites == | == Related Websites == | ||