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*Title of family history books in repository | *Title of family history books in repository | ||
*Library file number | *Library file number | ||
*Author | *Author | ||
*Publication date and place | *Publication date and place | ||
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To begin your search it is helpful to know: | To begin your search it is helpful to know: | ||
*The subject of interest surrounding your ancestor | *The subject of interest surrounding your ancestor | ||
*Other identifying information such as the surname or names of family members. | *Other identifying information such as the surname or names of family members. | ||
=== Search the Collection === | === Search the Collection === | ||
To search the collection:<br> ⇒ Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒ Select the “Category’”<br> ⇒ Select the “Item of Interest'” which takes you to the images.<br> | To search the collection:<br> ⇒ Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒ Select the “Category’”<br> ⇒ Select the “Item of Interest'” which takes you to the images.<br> | ||
Look at each image to determine if the image relates to your ancestor. You may need to look at several images and compare the information listed in those images to make this determination. Keep in mind for multiple surnames and record types. | Look at each image to determine if the image relates to your ancestor. You may need to look at several images and compare the information listed in those images to make this determination. Keep in mind for multiple surnames and record types. | ||
=== Using the Information === | === Using the Information === | ||
When you have located records that may be appropriate to your ancestor, download a copy of the record, or extract the information needed. You will then need to contact the Historical Society to gain access to the record. You may also find helpful information on the [http://hsp.org/ Historical Society of Pennsylvania's website). | When you have located records that may be appropriate to your ancestor, download a copy of the record, or extract the information needed. You will then need to contact the Historical Society to gain access to the record. You may also find helpful information on the [http://hsp.org/ Historical Society of Pennsylvania's website). | ||
You may find the following tips helpful: | |||
*If your ancestor used multiple names throughout their life, look for all their names. | *If your ancestor used multiple names throughout their life, look for all their names. | ||
*Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank, or status within the community. | *Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank, or status within the community. | ||
{{Tip|Don’t overlook {{FHL|Pennsylvania, | {{Tip|Don’t overlook {{FHL|Pennsylvania, State Historical Society|keywords|disp}} items in the FamilySearch Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see the wiki article [[Pennsylvania Archives and Libraries]]. For additional information about this county see the wiki article [[Pennsylvania Genealogy]].}} | ||
== Related Websites == | == Related Websites == | ||
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{{Contributor_invite}} | {{Contributor_invite}} | ||
== Citations for This Collection == | == Citations for 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. | 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. | ||
'''Collection Citation''':<br> {{Collection citation | text= "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania Card Catalog, 1553-2015." Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2015. Citing Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.}}<br><br> | '''Collection Citation''':<br> {{Collection citation | text= "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania Card Catalog, 1553-2015." Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2015. Citing Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.}}<br><br> | ||
'''Image Citation''':<br> {{Image Citation Link | '''Image Citation''':<br> | ||
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|CID=CID2524622 | |CID=CID2524622 | ||
|title=Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania Card Catalog, 1553-2015 | |title=Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania Card Catalog, 1553-2015 | ||
|scheduled= | |scheduled=}} | ||
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