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''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Massachusetts, United States Genealogy|Massachusetts]]'' | ''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Massachusetts, United States Genealogy|Massachusetts]]'' | ||
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|CID=CID2515883 | |CID=CID2515883 | ||
|title=Massachusetts, Compiled Genealogy, Descendants of Nathaniel Woodward, 1630-1900 | |title=Massachusetts, Compiled Genealogy, Descendants of Nathaniel Woodward, 1630-1900 | ||
|location=Massachusetts | |location=Massachusetts | ||
|scheduled= | |scheduled = | ||
| LOC_01 = Massachusetts | |||
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| state_loc_map = US_Locator_Massachusetts.png | |||
| State_flag = Massachusetts flag.png | |||
| record_type = Genealogy | |||
| start_year = 1630 | |||
| end_year = 1900 | |||
| FS_URL_01 =[[Massachusetts, United States Genealogy|Massachusetts]] | |||
| FS_URL_02 =[[Bristol County, Massachusetts Genealogy]] | |||
| FS_URL_03 =[[Massachusetts Genealogy Guide]] | |||
| FS_URL_04 =[[Massachusetts Online Genealogy Records]] | |||
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| RW_URL_01 =[http://library.nehgs.org/ New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS)] | |||
| RW_URL_02 =[http://robertstrongwoodward.com/Biography/Genealogy.html Woodward Family Genealogy] | |||
| RW_URL_03 =[http://library.nehgs.org/search/a?searchtype=Y&searcharg=massachusetts+genealogy&SORT=D NEHGS Massachusetts Genealogies] | |||
| RW_URL_04 =[http://plymouthancestors.org/ PlymouthAncestors.org] | |||
| RW_URL_05 =[http://vita-brevis.org/ AmericanAncestors.org Blog] | |||
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== What is in the Collection? == | == What is in the Collection? == | ||
The collection consists of a published genealogy entitled, "Some | The collection consists of a published genealogy entitled, "Some Descendants of Nathaniel Woodward Who Came from England to Boston about 1630." It includes an index and images covering the years 1630 to 1900. These images are courtesy of the New England Historic Genealogical Society. | ||
{{Collection_Browse_Link | {{Collection_Browse_Link | ||
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== Collection | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Image ==== | |||
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== What Can this Collection Tell Me? == | |||
The records may include any of the following: | The records may include any of the following: | ||
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To begin your search it is helpful to know: | To begin your search it is helpful to know: | ||
* | *The name of your ancestor | ||
* | *The residence of your ancestor | ||
*The birth date of your ancestor | |||
*The names of other family members and their relationships | |||
'''Search by Name by visiting the Collection Page:'''<br>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. | |||
'''View images in this collection by visiting the Browse Page:'''<br>To view the images in this collection your will need to follow this series of links: <br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Book Title" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "_____________" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "_____________" 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. | 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. | ||
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== What Do I Do Next? == | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Download a copy of the record, or extract the genealogical information needed. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors. | When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Download a copy of the record, or extract the genealogical information needed. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors. | ||
=== I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now? === | |||
*Use the event dates and places to find the family in census records | |||
*Use the event dates and places to find the family in church records | |||
*Use the event dates and places to find the family in military records | |||
*Use the event dates and places to find the family in land records | |||
*Use the event dates and places to find the family in additional town and county records | |||
== I Can't Find Who I'm Looking | === I Can't Find Who I'm Looking for, What Now? === | ||
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names. | *Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names. | ||
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{{Tip|Don’t overlook {{FHL|Massachusetts, Biography|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 [[Massachusetts Archives and Libraries]]. }} | {{Tip|Don’t overlook {{FHL|Massachusetts, Biography|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 [[Massachusetts Archives and Libraries]]. }} | ||
== Citing this Collection == | == Citing this Collection == | ||
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=== I Can't Find Who I'm Looking for, What Now? === | |||
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