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 Probate bonds are a written guarantee that persons will faithfully perform the tasks assigned to them by a probate court. The executor posted a testamentary bond, the administrator posted an administration bond, and the guardian of a minor child posted a bond of tuition or curation.
-These records are linked to an index on [http://familyrecords.dur.ac.uk/nei/data/advanced.php Durham University's] website.
 == Collection Content ==
+This collection contains solely probate records.
 === Sample Image ===
 [[Image:Durham, Allertonshire Peculiar Stray Probate Bonds 004088239 00004.jpg|100px]]
-'''Probate bonds''' normally include:
+== What Can This Collection Tell Me? ==
+The following list indicates potential information provided in these records. It must be remembered that every record may not provide all the listed information, as record-keeping practices varied greatly over time
+'''Probate bonds''' normally include: <br>
 *Surname and Given Name of the Participant
 *Age of Participant
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 == How Do I Search the Collection? ==
+Before beginning a search in these records, it is best to know the full name of the individual in question, as well as an approximate time range for the desired record. This information provides the quickest, most reliable path to finding the correct person, though other information may be substituted as necessary.
-As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence, age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.
+=== View Images in This Collection by Visiting the Browse Page ===
+If granted the rights to view the digitized records in this collection (see below), the images may be accessed by following this series of links: <br>
+⇒ Select '''Browse through images''' on the initial collection page <br>
+⇒ Select the '''Durham University Library Reference Number and Year''' to go to the images
-'''To search by index:'''<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.
+Compare the information found on the images with what is already known determine if a particular record relates to the correct person. This process may require examining multiple records before the correct person is located.
-'''To search by image:'''<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 "Durham University Library Reference Number and Year" category which takes you to the images.<br>
+=== Search by Name with an Index ===
+These records are linked to an index on [http://familyrecords.dur.ac.uk/nei/data/advanced.php Durham University's] website.
-Search the collection by 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.
-== Tips to Keep in Mind  ==
-*Use the estimated age to calculate a birth date.
-*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
-*Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank, or status within the community.
-*Continue to search the index and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have served in the same unit or a nearby unit.
-*Check for variant spellings of the names.
-*Check the index on [http://familyrecords.dur.ac.uk/nei/data/advanced.php Durham University's] website.
-*Search the records of nearby localities (or military unties, counties, parishes, etc.).
-== How You Can Contribute ==
+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.
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+== What Do I Do Next? ==
+=== I Found the Person I Was Looking for, What Now? ===
+*Make sure to fully transcribe and cite the record entry for future reference; see below for assistance in citing this collection. Save or print a copy of the image if possible.
+*Use the information which has been discovered to find more. For instance, use the age listed in the record to estimate a year of birth, if that is yet undetermined.
+*Use the information which has been discovered to find the individual in other records. Particularly useful for research in nineteenth-century England are the [[England Census]], [[England, Yorkshire Parish Registers (FamilySearch Historical Records)|parish registers]], and [[England Civil Registration|civil registration]] records.
+*Continue to search the collection to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives.
+=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking for, What Now? ===
+*When looking for a person with a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which individual is correct. Use other information, such as place of birth, age, occupation, or names of parents, to determine which candidate is the correct person. If listed, a personal title may be a clue to property ownership or occupation, either of which might be noted in other records.
+*Check for variants of given names and surnames. For much of the period of this collection, spelling was not standardized; pay special attention to how the name should have been pronounced and try variations on the pronunciation. Simple clerical errors were also always possible. Furthermore, individuals were often listed under a middle name, [http://genealogy.about.com/od/first_names/fl/nickname-given-name-equivalents.htm nickname], or [[Abbreviations Found in Genealogy Records|abbreviation]] of their given name. For women, remember that it was not uncommon to revert to a maiden name after the death of a husband.
+*Vary the search terms. For example, search by either the given name or surname to return broader list of possible candidates which can then be examined for matches. Alternatively, try expanding the date range.
+*Search the records of nearby localities. While it was uncommon for an individual in this period to move more than about 20 miles from their place of birth, smaller relocations were not uncommon.
+For additional help searching online collections see [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]].
 == Citing this Collection ==
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-Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image.
+To be of use, citations must include information such as the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records, if available. The following examples demonstrate how to present this information for both this particular collection as well as individual records and images within the collection:
-'''Collection Citation:'''<br> {{Collection citation| text =“England, Durham Diocese, Allertonshire Peculiar Stray Probate Bonds, 1732-1768.” Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>.  http://FamilySearch.org: accessed 2016. Special Collections, Palace Green Library, Durham University.}}<br><br>
+'''Collection Citation:'''<br>
+{{Collection citation| text =“England, Durham Diocese, Allertonshire Peculiar Stray Probate Bonds, 1732-1768.” Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>.  http://FamilySearch.org: accessed 2016. Special Collections, Palace Green Library, Durham University.}}<br><br>
-'''Image Citation:'''<br> {{Image_Citation_Link
+'''Image Citation:'''<br>
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+== How You Can Contribute ==
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