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 == How to Use the Record  ==
-To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br>⇒Select "Browse" link in the initial search page<br>⇒Select "Name Range" which takes you to the images<br>
+==== Search the Collection ====
+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.
+Keep in mind:
+*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
+*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
+*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.
+For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at [http://broadcast.lds.org/familysearch/2011-12-03-familysearch-search-tips-1000k-eng.mp4 FamilySearch Search Tips].
+<br> To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br>⇒Select "Browse" link in the initial search page<br>⇒Select "Soundex Range" which takes you to the images<br>
 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.