United States, Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Civilians - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions

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=== Record Content  ===
=== Record Content  ===


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== How to Use the Record  ==
== How to Use the Record  ==


To search the collection, select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒ Select the Document Type ⇒ Select the Record Number/Date/Prison which takes you to the images.
To search the collection, select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒ Select the Select a surname range which takes you to the images.  
 
Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.
Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.  


Provost marshal records can be used to place an individual in a specific location at a specific time. They can show how individual citizens were involved in the Civil War. They may also indicate the profession of the civilian, as well as other biographical information.  
Provost marshal records can be used to place an individual in a specific location at a specific time. They can show how individual citizens were involved in the Civil War. They may also indicate the profession of the civilian, as well as other biographical information.  
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