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 Index cards for naturalizations taking place prior to 1906 typically contain the following:
-[[Image:Illinois, Northern District, Soundex Index to Naturalization Petitions (10-0397) (11-0450) DGS 4640946 109.jpg|thumb|right]]
+[[Image:Illinois, Northern District, Soundex Index to Naturalization Petitions (10-0397) (11-0450) DGS 4640946 109.jpg|thumb|right|Illinois, Northern District, Soundex Index to Naturalization Petitions (10-0397) (11-0450) DGS 4640946 109.jpg]]
 *Name of the petitioner
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 == How to Use the Record  ==
-==== Search the Collection  ====
+ To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:
+  ⇒Select "Browse" link in the initial search page
-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 look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.
+ ⇒Select "Soundex Range" which takes you to the images
+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.
 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.
 *Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.
-For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at [http://broadcast.lds.org/familysearch/2011-12-03-familysearch-search-tips-1000k-eng.mp4 FamilySearch Search Tips]
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- <br> To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br>⇒Select "Browse" link in the initial search page<br>⇒Select "Soundex Range" which takes you to the images<br>
-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.
 Name indexes make it possible to access a specific record quickly. Check the index for the surname and then the given name. You may need to look at many cards to find the one you are seeking. Remember that these indexes may contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned.