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|title=Illinois, Tazewell County, Obituary Card Index from the "Pekin Times", 1914-2007
|title=Illinois, Tazewell County, Obituary Card Index from the "Pekin Times", 1914-2007  
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== Record Description  ==
== Record Description  ==


This Collection will include records from 1914 to 2007.<br>
The collection consists of a name index and images of an obituary card index at the Pekin Public Library. It covers the years from 1914 to 2007.  
 
The collection consists of images of obituaries and a card index from the Pekin Public Library in Pekin, Illinois.  
 
Newspapers included obituaries from their beginning issues.  


For an alphabetical list of records currently published in this collection, select the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A//api.familysearch.org/records/collection/1447328/waypoints Browse] link from the collection landing page.  
For an alphabetical list of records currently published in this collection, select the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A//api.familysearch.org/records/collection/1447328/waypoints Browse] link from the collection landing page.  
Obituaries were written as a public announcement of death.
The information is generally reliable, but may contain some inaccuracies.


=== Citation for This Collection  ===
=== Citation for This Collection  ===
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== Record Content  ==
== Record Content  ==


[[Image:Illinois, Pekin Public Library Obituaries DGS 4265795 48.jpg|thumb|right|Illinois, Pekin Public Library Obituaries DGS 4265795 48.jpg]]
<gallery caption="Obituary Card Index from the "Pekin Times"" widths="160px" heights="120px" perrow="3">
Image:Illinois, Pekin Public Library Obituaries DGS 4265795 48.jpg|Index Card}}
</gallery>


The key genealogical Facts in these Obituary Index cards may include the following information:  
The key genealogical Facts in these Obituary Index cards may include the following information:  
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==== Search the Collection  ====
==== Search the Collection  ====


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.
Search the collection image by image<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 the "Surname Range" category which takes you to the images<br>


Search the collection image by image<br>
Look at the images one by one 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. Keep in mind:
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br>
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
⇒ Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br>
*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
⇒ Select the "Surname Range" category which takes you to the images<br>
*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.
 
Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.


==== Using the Information  ====
==== Using the Information  ====
Once you have located your ancestor’s obituary, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These records are often brief so it can be easy to confuse individuals. Compare what information is given with what you already know about your ancestor to make sure it is the correct person.


Next, look at the pieces of information given in the obituary for new information. Add any new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. For example:  
Next, look at the pieces of information given in the obituary for new information. Add any new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. For example:  
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*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.


If you are unable to find the ancestors you are looking for, try the following:
==== Unable to Find Your Ancestor?  ====


*Check for variant spellings of the surnames.  
*Check for variant spellings of the surnames.  
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== Related Wiki Articles  ==
== Related Wiki Articles  ==


*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Illinois Illinois]
*[[Illinois Obituaries|Illinois Obituaries]]  
*[[Illinois Obituaries|Illinois Obituaries]]  
*[[Tazewell County, Illinois|Tazewell County, Illinois]]
*[[Tazewell County, Illinois|Tazewell County, Illinois]]
*[[Illinois]]


== Contributions to This Article  ==
== Contributions to This Article  ==
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