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 '''To search this collection using 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.
+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 look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.
 '''To search this collection using the browse search:'''
-To browse this collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> ⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br> ⇒Select the “First letter of surname” category<br> ⇒Select the “Principal's surname” category<br> ⇒Select the “Principal's given name(s)” category which will take you to the images.
+To search the collection image by image select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page:<br>
+⇒Select the appropriate “First letter of surname”<br>
+⇒Select the appropriate “Principal's surname”<br>
+⇒Select the appropriate “Principal's given name(s)” which will take you to the images.
-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.
+Look at the images one by one 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.
 ==== Tips to Keep in Mind ====