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== How to Use the Records  ==
== How to Use the Records  ==


'''Beginning Your Search'''  
'''To search this collection using the index:'''  


To begin your search, it would be helpful if you knew the following information:  
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.
 
<br> To begin your search, it would be helpful if you knew the following information:  


*Ancestors name  
*Ancestors name  
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*Approximate year of death
*Approximate year of death


'''Searching the Images'''
Be sure and view the image because there is additional information.  
 
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br>⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br>⇒Select the "Record" category<br>⇒Select the "County" category<br>⇒Select the "Volume and Year" category which takes you to the images<br>
 
Look at each image 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.
 
'''Searching the Index'''
 
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.  


'''Using the Information'''
'''Using the Information'''  


Use the information that you have found on the tombstones to:  
Use the information that you have found on the tombstones to:  
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