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 === Search the Collection  ===
-To search the collection by name fill in your ancestor’s name in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about those in the list to what you already know about your own ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person.
+'''To search by index:'''<br>Fill in the requested information on the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about those in the list to what you already know about your own 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.
-If you did not find the person you were looking for, you may need to search the collection image by image. <br> ⇒Select Browse through images on the initial collection page <br> ⇒Select the "Name Range" category which takes you to the images
+'''To search by image:'''<br>To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> ⇒Select Browse through images on the initial collection page <br> ⇒Select the "Name Range" category which takes you to the images
 Look at each image 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.