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Australia, New South Wales, Cemetery, Military, and Church Record Transcripts - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions
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== | == What is in the Collection? == | ||
This collection will include records from 1816 to 1982. | This collection will include records from 1816 to 1982. | ||
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== | == Collection Contents == | ||
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*Place of burial | *Place of burial | ||
== How | == How Do I Search the Collection? == | ||
This section provides information on how to search the collection, what to do with information once found, some tips on how to find records, and what to do if no record is found. | This section provides information on how to search the collection, what to do with information once found, some tips on how to find records, and what to do if no record is found. | ||
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'''When searching:'''<br> As you are searching, it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence, age, estimated birth year, estimated death year, approximate years of military service, probable religious affiliation, and family relationships. | '''When searching:'''<br> As you are searching, it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence, age, estimated birth year, estimated death year, approximate years of military service, probable religious affiliation, and family relationships. | ||
'''To search the collection by name:'''<br> 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. | '''To search the collection by name:'''<br> 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. | ||
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Search the collection by 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. | Search the collection by 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. | ||
*Use the estimated age to calculate a birth date. | *Use the estimated age to calculate a birth date. | ||
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*Use the information from church records to locate civil records. | *Use the information from church records to locate civil records. | ||
== Tips to Keep in Mind == | |||
*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. | ||
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*Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur. | *Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur. | ||
== | == I Can't Find Who I'm Looking For, Now What? == | ||
*Check for variant spellings of the names. | *Check for variant spellings of the names. | ||
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== | == Citing 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. <br><br> '''Collection Citation''':<br> {{Collection citation | 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. <br><br> '''Collection Citation''':<br> {{Collection citation | ||