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The application forms and lineages include: | |||
*Applicant’s name and date of application | *Applicant’s name and date of application | ||
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== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
To search the collection <br> | To search the collection <br> ⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page <br> ⇒Select the "Vol. No. and Application No. Range" category which takes you to the images | ||
⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page <br> | |||
⇒Select the "Vol. No. and Application No. Range" category 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 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. Keep in mind: | 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 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. Keep in mind: | ||
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*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life. | *Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life. | ||
==== Tips to Keep in Mind ==== | ==== Tips to Keep in Mind ==== | ||
*The collection is organized by volume, application number, and years. Later volumes were not assigned volume numbers. | *The collection is organized by volume, application number, and years. Later volumes were not assigned volume numbers. | ||
*If you have the application number, you should be able to find it in one of the ranges listed in the browse lists. | *If you have the application number, you should be able to find it in one of the ranges listed in the browse lists. | ||
==== Unable to Find Your Ancestor? ==== | ==== Unable to Find Your Ancestor? ==== | ||
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names. | *Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names. | ||
*Look in the folders for the year that your family member might have joined the Association. | *Look in the folders for the year that your family member might have joined the Association. | ||
== Known Issues with This Collection == | == Known Issues with This Collection == | ||