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 ::{{!xt|When a user finds their ancestor’s family in the census, they should copy all the information for the family.}}
-'''Avoiding unclear “antecedents.”''' A pronoun represents to the last noun used before the pronoun. For clarity, pronouns should be used correctly. If needed, rewrite the sentence or repeat the noun. <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Correct: Ancestors who fought in the U.S. Civil War may be listed in the U.S. Civil War pension records.
+'''Avoiding unclear “antecedents.”''' A pronoun represents to the last noun used before the pronoun. For clarity, pronouns should be used correctly. If needed, rewrite the sentence or repeat the noun. <br>
+:; Correct:
+::Ancestors who fought in the U.S. Civil War may be listed in the U.S. Civil War pension records.
 :;Correct
 ::{{xt|If ancestors of the users fought in the U.S. Civil War, users may find the ancestors’ records in the U.S. Civil War pension records.}}
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 '''Accepted authority.''' When there is uncertainty about grammar, follow an accepted authority such as the Chicago Manual of Style.
 '''Using the Talk page.''' If differing opinions about a grammar issue cannot be resolved by referring to an accepted authority, the opinions should be added to the article’s Talk page for input from the wiki community.
 == Naming  ==