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 == How to Use the Record  ==
-To search the collection, select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒ Select the Year Range ⇒ Select the Durham University Reference Number ⇒ Select the Abstract or Index 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.
+For people whose ancestors married by license, the allegation could be a valuable research tool. The allegation can help define family relationships and residences as well as personal information such as age and occupation.
-For people whose ancestors married by license, the allegation could be a valuable research tool. The allegation can help define family relationships and residences as well as personal information such as age and occupation. You can use the residence information for the bride and groom to look for their baptisms and to identify the children of this couple. The ages can help you calculate an approximate year of birth.
+'''Beginning Your Search'''
+To begin your search, you must know the name of a marriage partner. If no index is available, you must know the jurisdiction where the allegation was filed and an approximate marriage date.
+'''Searching the Images'''
+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 "Year Range" category<br>
+⇒Select the "Durham University Reference Number" category<br>
+⇒Select the "Abstract or Index" which will take you to the images.
+Look at each image 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.
-To begin your search, you must know the name of a marriage partner. If no index is available, you must know the jurisdiction where the allegation was filed and an approximate marriage date.
+'''Using the information'''
+*You can use the residence information for the bride and groom to look for their baptisms and to identify the children of this couple.
+*The ages can help you calculate an approximate year of birth.
+'''Can't Find Information?'''
 The following suggestions can help you find marriage allegation records for your ancestors: