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Use the index first. Look for the last name, and then look for the given name. Record the date of marriage and entry number. Next locate the entry. | Use the index first. Look for the last name, and then look for the given name. Record the date of marriage and entry number. Next locate the entry. | ||
For more help in finding the record entry, see Tip 1. | For more help in finding the record entry, see Tip 1. | ||
''Tip 1.'' | ''Tip 1.'' | ||
How do I find the entry of my ancestor? | How do I find the entry of my ancestor? | ||
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For help in reading the record entry, see Tip 2. | For help in reading the record entry, see Tip 2. | ||
''Tip 2.'' | ''Tip 2.'' | ||
What if I can't read the record? | What if I can't read the record? | ||
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* The type of source (a paper certificate, a microform, a book, an Internet site, and so forth). | * The type of source (a paper certificate, a microform, a book, an Internet site, and so forth). | ||
* All reference numbers for the source. Carefully record any microfilm, book, or certificate numbers or the name and Internet address of the site you used. | * All reference numbers for the source. Carefully record any microfilm, book, or certificate numbers or the name and Internet address of the site you used. | ||
''Step 4. Analyze the information you obtain from the marriage record.'' | |||
To effectively use the information from the marriage record, ask yourself the following questions: | |||
* Is this the marriage entry of my direct line ancestors? Because names are so common, you must be sure you have the correct record. | |||
* Were additional event dates, such as birth, death, etc., given in the entry? (Each couple had to produce identifying documents including copies of their birth/christening certificates, death certificates of parents and/or former spouses, and sometimes of grandparents if applicable.) While these documents are contained in a separate packet, the information may also be recorded within the marriage entry. | |||