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=== Search the Collection === | === Search the Collection === | ||
Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible ancestors. Compare the information in the list to what you already know about your ancestor to determine which individual is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information of more than one person to make this determination. Next, click on your ancestor's name. This will take you to a descriptive page with a link to the image. | Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible ancestors. Compare the information in the list to what you already know about your ancestor to determine which individual is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information of more than one person to make this determination. Next, click on your ancestor's name. This will take you to a descriptive page with a link to the image. Keep in mind: | ||
Keep in mind: | |||
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name. | *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. | *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. | *Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life. | ||
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=== Tips to Keep in Mind === | === Tips to Keep in Mind === | ||
If you cannot find your ancestor, try alternate spellings of the name. | |||
== Related Websites == | == Related Websites == | ||
[http://aad.archives.gov/aad/series-description.jsp?s=3550 NARA Series Description] | |||
== Related Wiki Articles == | == Related Wiki Articles == | ||
[[United States]] | |||
== Contributions to This Article == | == Contributions to This Article == |
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