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|title=Maine & Massachusetts, Case Files of Deceased and Deserted Seamen, 1837-1965 | |title=Maine & Massachusetts, Case Files of Deceased and Deserted Seamen, 1837-1965 | ||
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== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
To begin your search you will need to know: | To begin your search you will need to know: | ||
*Name | |||
*Name | |||
*Identifying information such as death date | *Identifying information such as death date | ||
=== Search the Collection === | === Search the Collection === | ||
To search the collection:<br> ⇒ Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒ Select the "ARC Number and Title"<br> ⇒ Select the "Case Number or Last Name" category which takes you to the images.<br> | To search the collection:<br> ⇒ Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒ Select the "ARC Number and Title"<br> ⇒ Select the "Case Number or Last Name" category which takes you to the images.<br> | ||
Look at each image 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: | Look at each image 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: | ||
*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. | *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. | *Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life. | ||
=== Using the Information === | === Using the Information === | ||
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. | When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. | ||