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==What is in the Collection? == | ==What is in the Collection? == | ||
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Image:Illinois, Cook, Maywood Public Library, Obituary Index DGS 4396478 42.jpg|Obituary Index | Image:Illinois, Cook, Maywood Public Library, Obituary Index DGS 4396478 42.jpg|Obituary Index | ||
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==What Can this Collection Tell Me?== | |||
Information in the Illinois, Cook, Maywood Public Library, Obituary Indexes includes the following: | Information in the Illinois, Cook, Maywood Public Library, Obituary Indexes includes the following: | ||
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Look at the images one by one. Again you will need to compare the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. | Look at the images one by one. Again you will need to compare the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. | ||
Be aware that with either search you may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | Be aware that with either search you may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | ||
Keep in mind: | |||
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same 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. | *You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name. | ||
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For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at [http://broadcast.lds.org/familysearch/2011-12-03-familysearch-search-tips-1000k-eng.mp4 FamilySearch Search Tips]. | For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at [http://broadcast.lds.org/familysearch/2011-12-03-familysearch-search-tips-1000k-eng.mp4 FamilySearch Search Tips]. | ||
== I | ==What Do I Do Next?== | ||
When you have located your ancestor’s obituary, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These records are often brief so it can be easy to confuse individuals. Compare what information is given with what you already know about your ancestor to make sure it is the correct person. | When you have located your ancestor’s obituary, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These records are often brief so it can be easy to confuse individuals. Compare what information is given with what you already know about your ancestor to make sure it is the correct person. | ||
Next, look at the pieces of information given in the obituary 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. | Next, look at the pieces of information given in the obituary 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 birth date or year to search for birth records. | *Use the birth date or year to search for birth records. | ||
*Use the birth date along with relative’s names to find the family in census records. | *Use the birth date along with relative’s names to find the family in census records. | ||
*Use the locality and relative’s names to locate church and land records. | *Use the locality and relative’s names to locate church and land records. | ||
*The information on the card may lead you to the obituary. Contact the [http://www.maywood.org/ Maywood Public Library] for more help. | *The information on the card may lead you to the obituary. Contact the [http://www.maywood.org/ Maywood Public Library] for more help. | ||
*Information in these records is brief so it is easy to confuse individuals. | *Information in these records is brief so it is easy to confuse individuals. | ||
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*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | *When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | ||
== I Can't Find Who I'm Looking for, What Now? == | === I Can't Find Who I'm Looking for, What Now? === | ||
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names. | *Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for 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. | ||
*Search the indexes and records of nearby cemeteries. | *Search the indexes and records of nearby cemeteries. | ||
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== Known Issues with This Collection == | |||
{{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection, see the attached [[Illinois, Cook County, Maywood, Maywood Herald Obituary Card Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Wiki article]]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered. | |||
== Citing this Collection == | == Citing this Collection == | ||
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== How | == How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | ||
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