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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 the soldier. | ||
*The type of military service, whether soldier or sailor. | |||
*The name of the soldier | The approximate dates of service in the military. | ||
*The type of military service, whether soldier or sailor | |||
The approximate dates of service in the military | |||
'''View images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/2070137/waypoints Browse Page]:'''<br>To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> ⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page <br> ⇒Select "Soldiers and Sailors" <br> ⇒Select the "Surname Range" which takes you to the images | '''View images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/2070137/waypoints Browse Page]:'''<br>To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> ⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page <br> ⇒Select "Soldiers and Sailors" <br> ⇒Select the "Surname Range" which takes you to the images | ||
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== What Do I Do Next? == | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||
When you have located your ancestor’s | When you have located your ancestor’s Revolutionary War, Virginia Pension Application File, 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 such as a title, an occupation, or land ownership. Add this 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? === | === I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now? === | ||
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=== 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 alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names. | *Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names. | ||
*Look for an index. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records. | *Look for an index. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records. | ||
{{Tip|Don't overlook items in the [https://familysearch.org/catalog/search FamilySearch Library Catalog.] This can help you locate additional records to search for information on your family.}} | |||
==Citing this Collection== | ==Citing this Collection== | ||