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|title=California, San Francisco County, World War One Registration Affidavits of Enemy Aliens, 1918}} <br> | |title=California, San Francisco County, World War One Registration Affidavits of Enemy Aliens, 1918}} <br> | ||
== Record Description == | == Record Description == | ||
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The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records. | The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records. | ||
{{Collection citation | text= "California, San Francisco, World War I Enemy Alien Registration Affidavits, 1918." Index and Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing County Clerk. San Francisco Public Library, History and Archives.}} | {{Collection citation | text= "California, San Francisco, World War I Enemy Alien Registration Affidavits, 1918." Index and Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing County Clerk. San Francisco Public Library, History and Archives.}} | ||
[[California, San Francisco County, Registration Affidavits of Enemy Aliens (FamilySearch Historical Records)#Citation_Example_for_a_Record_Found_in_This_Collection|Suggested citation format for a record in this collection.]] | [[California, San Francisco County, Registration Affidavits of Enemy Aliens (FamilySearch Historical Records)#Citation_Example_for_a_Record_Found_in_This_Collection|Suggested citation format for a record in this collection.]] | ||
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== Record Content == | == Record Content == | ||
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Image:California, San Francisco, Registration Affidavits of Alien Enemy DGS 4878421 45 1.jpg | Image:California, San Francisco, Registration Affidavits of Alien Enemy DGS 4878421 45 1.jpg | ||
Image:California, San Francisco, Registration Affidavits of Alien Enemy DGS 4878421 46 2.jpg | Image:California, San Francisco, Registration Affidavits of Alien Enemy DGS 4878421 46 2.jpg | ||
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== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
To begin your search it is helpful to know the following: | |||
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*Date registration was filed | |||
*Place of residence when registering | |||
==== Search the Collection ==== | |||
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. | ||
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Click on View Image. This will allow you to look at the actual image. There is often more information on the image. Look at the images one by one 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. | Click on View Image. This will allow you to look at the actual image. There is often more information on the image. Look at the images one by one 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 located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Make a photocopy 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. The following examples show ways you can use the information: | When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Make a photocopy 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. The following examples show ways you can use the information: | ||
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*Use the age listed to determine an approximate birth date. | *Use the age listed to determine an approximate birth date. | ||
==== Tips to Keep in Mind ==== | |||
*You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination. | *You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination. | ||
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== Related Wiki Articles == | == Related Wiki Articles == | ||
[[San Francisco County, California|San Francisco County, California]]<br> | [[San Francisco County, California|San Francisco County, California]]<br> | ||
== Contributions to This Article == | == Contributions to This Article == | ||