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== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Image === | |||
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Image:United States Register of Confederates and Civilians Who Died in the North (13-0951) Death Register DGS 7499076_439.jpg|Death Register | Image:United States Register of Confederates and Civilians Who Died in the North (13-0951) Death Register DGS 7499076_439.jpg|Death Register | ||
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== What Can this Collection Tell Me? == | |||
The records generally contain the following: | The records generally contain the following: | ||
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*The approximate burial or death date | *The approximate burial or death date | ||
''' | '''Search by Name by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/2250054?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/2250054/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 "Film" 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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For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]]. | For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]]. | ||
==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. | |||
=== I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now? === | |||
*Use the name and death information to search for a death record. | *Use the name and death information to search for a death record. | ||
*Use the name and death information to obtain the individual's military records from the federal government. | *Use the name and death information to obtain the individual's military records from the federal government. | ||
*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. | ||
*Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives of the deceased who may have been buried in the same cemetery or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify. | *Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives of the deceased who may have been buried in the same cemetery or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify. | ||
== | === 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 another index. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records. | |||
*Search the indexes and records of nearby counties. | |||
*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 Register of Confederates and Civilians Who Died in the North, 1861-1865 | |title=United States Register of Confederates and Civilians Who Died in the North, 1861-1865 | ||
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