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== How Do I Search the Collection? == | == How Do I Search the Collection? == | ||
'''Search by Name by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1506640 Collection 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. | '''Search by Name by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1506640 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. | |||
**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. | |||
*Your ancestor may have used different names, or variations of their name, throughout their life. | |||
*If your ancestor used an alias or a nickname, be sure to check for those alternate names. | |||
*Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned. | |||
For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]]. | |||
'''View images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/1506640/waypoints Browse Page] '''<br> ⇒ Select the "City or Town " <br> ⇒ Select the "Parish" <br> ⇒ Select the "Record Type and Years" which takes you to the images.<br> | '''View images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/1506640/waypoints Browse Page] '''<br> ⇒ Select the "City or Town " <br> ⇒ Select the "Parish" <br> ⇒ Select the "Record Type and Years" which takes you to the images.<br> | ||
{{Tip|Don’t overlook important information found in the margins of original records. For example in a birth record, you might find marriage or death information.}} | |||
=== For Help Reading these Records === | === For Help Reading these Records === | ||