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== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Images === | |||
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== How Do I Search the Collection? == | == How Do I Search the Collection? == | ||
To begin your search it is helpful to know | To begin your search it is helpful to know: | ||
*The name of your ancestor | *The name of your ancestor | ||
*Identifying information such as name of spouse, age birthplace or residence | *Identifying information such as name of spouse, age birthplace or residence | ||
'''Search by Name by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1803698?collectionNameFilter=false Collection Page]:'''<br> | |||
Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor. | |||
''' | '''View images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/1803698/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 "Freedmen's Bureau Office or Location" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "NARA Roll Number-Contents" 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. 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: | ||
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*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. | ||
==What | == I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now? == | ||
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Download a copy of the record, or extract the genealogical information needed. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors. The following examples show ways you can use the information: | When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Download a copy of the record, or extract the genealogical information needed. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors. The following examples show ways you can use the information: | ||
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*Be aware that your ancestor may have used more than one name during their lifetime. | *Be aware that your ancestor may have used more than one name during their lifetime. | ||
== | == 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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*[[United States, Records of the Superintendent of Education and of the Division of Education (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[United States, Records of the Superintendent of Education and of the Division of Education (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
==Citing this Collection== | ==Citing this Collection== | ||
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|title=North Carolina, Freedmen's Bureau Assistant Commissioner Records, 1862-1870 | |title=North Carolina, Freedmen's Bureau Assistant Commissioner Records, 1862-1870 | ||
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== How You Can Contribute == | |||
{{Contributor_invite}} | |||
[[Category:NARA_Freedmen's_Bureau]] | [[Category:NARA_Freedmen's_Bureau]] | ||