Texas, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Membership Applications - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions

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== Record Content  ==
== Record Content  ==


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To search the collection <br> ⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page <br> ⇒Select the "Vol. No. and Application No. Range" category which takes you to the images  
To search the collection <br> ⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page <br> ⇒Select the "Vol. No. and Application No. Range" category which takes you to the images  


Search the collection by 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. Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. 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. Keep in mind:
Search the collection by 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. Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. 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.  


*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor’s given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence and age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.
*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.


==== Tips to Keep in Mind  ====
==== Tips to Keep in Mind  ====
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{{Collection citation | text= "Texas, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Membership Applications, 1892-2010." Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Austin.}}  
{{Collection citation | text= "Texas, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Membership Applications, 1892-2010." Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Austin.}}  


 
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