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''[[United States Genealogy|United States]]'' | |||
{{US NARA HR Infobox | {{US NARA HR Infobox | ||
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== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Image === | |||
<gallery perrow="3" heights="120px" widths="160px"> | <gallery perrow="3" heights="120px" widths="160px"> | ||
Image:United States, Burial Registers for Military Posts, Camps, and Stations (13-0950) Burial Register DGS 7499090_59.jpg|Burial Register | Image:United States, Burial Registers for Military Posts, Camps, and Stations (13-0950) Burial Register DGS 7499090_59.jpg|Burial Register | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== What Can this Collection Tell Me? == | |||
The records generally contain the following: | The records generally contain the following: | ||
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== How Do I Search the Collection? == | == How Do I Search the Collection? == | ||
To begin your search you will need to know | To begin your search you will need to know: | ||
*The person’s name | *The person’s name | ||
*The approximate burial or death date | *The approximate burial or death date | ||
''' | '''Search by Name by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/2250027?collectionNameFilter=false Collection Page]:'''<br>Fill in your ancestor’s name in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about those in the list to what you already know about your own ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. | ||
''' | '''View images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/2250027/waypoints Browse Page]:'''<br>To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Volume" which takes you to the images | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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== What Do I Do Next? == | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||
Once you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given for new information. Add any new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. | Once you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given for new information. Add any new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. | ||
=== I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now? == | |||
*Use the name and rank, company or regiment along with the death date to obtain the individual's military records from the federal government. | *Use the name and rank, company or regiment along with the death date to obtain the individual's military records from the federal government. | ||
*Use the burial locality and the names to find the family in census, church and land records. | *Use the burial locality and the names to find the family in census, church and land records. | ||
*The name of the undertaker or mortuary could lead you to funeral records which often include the names and residences of other family members. | *The name of the undertaker or mortuary could lead you to funeral records which often include the names and residences of other family members. | ||
*Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual. | *Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual. | ||
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*If you are unable to find your ancestor check for variant spellings of the surnames. | *If you are unable to find your ancestor check for variant spellings of the surnames. | ||
== | === I Can't Find Who I'm Looking for, What Now? === | ||
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names. | *Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names. | ||
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*Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor. | *Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor. | ||
==Citing this Collection== | ==Citing this Collection== | ||
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|title=United States, Burial Registers for Military Posts, Camps, and Stations,1768-1921 | |title=United States, Burial Registers for Military Posts, Camps, and Stations,1768-1921 | ||
}} | }} | ||
== How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | |||
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[[Category:NARA_Military_Records]] | [[Category:NARA_Military_Records]] | ||