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=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | === I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*Add any new information to your records | |||
*Use the record to learn the place of origin and find vital records such as birth, baptism, and marriage | *Use the record to learn the place of origin and find vital records such as birth, baptism, and marriage | ||
*Use the information found in the record to find land and probate records | *Use the information found in the record to find land and probate records | ||
*Use the record to see if other family members who may have immigrated with the person | *Use the record to see if other family members who may have immigrated with the person | ||
*Search for the family in census records | *Search for the family in census records | ||
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? === | === I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives | *If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives |