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United States, Civil War Confederate Papers of Citizens or Businesses - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions
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The records were created to document services and goods which aided the Confederate cause. The records are generally reliable. | The records were created to document services and goods which aided the Confederate cause. The records are generally reliable. | ||
== Record Content == | == Record Content == | ||
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=== Search the Collection === | === Search the Collection === | ||
To search the collection 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. | To search the collection 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: | ||
*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. | *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. | *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 | For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]]. | ||
=== Using the Information === | === Using the Information === | ||
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*Use the place or residence to locate church and land records. | *Use the place or residence to locate church and land records. | ||
=== Tips to Keep in Mind === | |||
*Continue to search the index and records to identify other relatives. | |||
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | |||
*You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination. | |||
*Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur. | |||
=== Unable to Find Your Ancestor? === | |||
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names. | |||
*Search the indexes and records of nearby localities. | |||
*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 that may be your ancestor. | |||
== Related Websites == | == Related Websites == | ||
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==Citations for This Collection== | == Citations for This Collection == | ||
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'''Collection Citation''':<br> | When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually. | ||
'''Collection Citation''':<br> | |||
{{Collection citation | text= "United States, Civil War Confederate Papers of Citizens or Businesses, 1861-1865." Index. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing "Confederate Papers Relating to Citizens or Business Firms, 1861-1865." <i>Fold3.com</i>. http://www.fold3.com.}} <br><br> | |||
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|CID=CID1937233 | |CID=CID1937233 | ||
|title=United States, Civil War Confederate Papers of Citizens or Businesses, 1861-1865 | |title=United States, Civil War Confederate Papers of Citizens or Businesses, 1861-1865 | ||
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[[Category:NARA_military_records]] | [[Category:NARA_military_records]] | ||