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 {{Tip|This collection contains searchable content in the NARA Catalog.  They can be accessed by clicking on the National Archives identifier in the Record Description.  Once inside the Catalog, click on the "Search Within This Series".}}
-== What Can This Collection Tell Me? ==
+== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
 Each application file includes some or all of the following information:
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 *The names of the soldier's spouse and children
+=== Search the Index ===
+{{Search Collection Link
+| CID=CID1417475
+}}
+{{Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1417475 United States Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Applications, 1800-1900]. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.}}
-'''Search by Name by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1417475?collectionNameFilter=false Collection Page]:'''<br>Fill in the requested information in the boxes on the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the individuals 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 look at the information on several individuals comparing the information about them to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:
+=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
+Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images.  Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]].
-*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
-{{Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1417475 United States Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Applications, 1800-1900]. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.}}
 == What Do I Do Next? ==
-When you have located your ancestor’s Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Application, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family.
 === I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
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 *Look for a different index. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records
 *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 with the same family number
+*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
 ==Citing This Collection==
-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.
+Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
 ;Collection Citation:
-"United States, Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Applications, 1800-1900." Database. <i>FamilySearch</i>. <nowiki>http://FamilySearch.org</nowiki> : accessed 2017. From "Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files." Database and images. <i>Fold3.com</i>. http://www.fold3.com : n.d. Citing NARA microfilm publication M804. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.:
+"United States, Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Applications, 1800-1900." Database. <i>FamilySearch</i>. <nowiki>http://FamilySearch.org</nowiki> : 14 June 2016. From "Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files." Database and images. <i>Fold3.com</i>. http://www.fold3.com : n.d. Citing NARA microfilm publication M804. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.:
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