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|title=Applications for Enrollment and Adoption of Washington Indians, 1911-1919 | |title=Applications for Enrollment and Adoption of Washington Indians, 1911-1919 | ||
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== Record Content == | == Record Content == | ||
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Image:Washington, Applications for Enrollment and Adoption of Washington Indians (13-1132) Family Record example 1 DGS 100532611_4.jpg|Family Record example 1 | |||
Image:Washington, Applications for Enrollment and Adoption of Washington Indians (13-1132) Family Record example 2 (page 1) DGS 100532611_4.jpg|Family Record example 2 (page 1) | |||
Image:Washington, Applications for Enrollment and Adoption of Washington Indians (13-1132) Affidavit and Power of Attorney (page 1) DGS 100532611_4.jpg|Affidavit and Power of Attorney (page 1) | |||
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Records may contain any of the following: | |||
*English name of the primary individual or family members | |||
*Indian name of the primary individual or family members | |||
*Birth, marriage or death dates | |||
*Birth, marriage or death places | |||
*Place of residence | |||
*Ages | |||
*Number of children in the family | |||
*Occupation | |||
*Other biographical details about the family or individuals such as migrations | |||
*Tribal affiliation | |||
*Religious affiliation | |||
*General information about the tribe | |||
== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
To begin your search it is helpful to know | To begin your search it is helpful to know | ||
*Names | |||
*Names | |||
*Identifying information such Indian name, dates lived, tribe, or names of other family members | *Identifying information such Indian name, dates lived, tribe, or names of other family members | ||
==== Search the Collection ==== | ==== Search the Collection ==== | ||
To search the collection <br> ⇒ Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒ Select the "Record Category"<br> ⇒ Select the "Record Type, Volume, and Year Range" which takes you to the images.<br> | To search the collection <br> ⇒ Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒ Select the "Record Category"<br> ⇒ Select the "Record Type, Volume, and Year 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 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 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: | ||
*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. | *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. | *Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life. | ||
==== Using the Information ==== | ==== Using the Information ==== | ||
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. For example: | When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. For example: | ||
*Use ages to calculate approximate birth dates | |||
*Use the names and tribe to search Indian census rolls | |||
*Use birth, marriage or death dates and places to search for tribal or government vital records or certificates | |||
*Use the name of the tribe to search for background and historical information about the tribe | |||
*Use the names, dates and religious affiliation to search for church records | |||
=== Unable to Find Your Ancestor? === | |||
*If you are unable to find your ancestor look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for both English and Indian names as well as nicknames and abbreviated names. | |||
*Verify the tribal affiliation. The person recording the information may have recorded it incorrectly. | |||
*Your ancestors may not be Indian. | |||
== Related Websites == | == Related Websites == | ||
*[http://www.archives.gov/pacific-alaska/seattle/ National Archives] | |||
*[http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/075.html Bureau of Indian Affairs] | |||
*[http://www.goia.wa.gov/Tribal-Directory/TribalDirectory.pdf Washington State Tribal Directory] | |||
== Related Wiki Articles == | == Related Wiki Articles == | ||
*[[Washington]] | |||
*[[Indians of Washington]] | |||
*[[Washington Church Records|Washington-Church]] for a list of Missions | |||
*[[Washington History|Washington-History]] for a calendar of events | |||
*[[Washington Military Records|Washington-Military]] for a list of forts | |||
*[[American Indians Beginning Your Search]] | |||
== Contributions to This Article == | == Contributions to This Article == | ||
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The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records. | The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records. | ||
{{Collection citation| text = | {{Collection citation| text = “Applications for Enrollment and Adoption of Washington Indians, 1911-1919.”Images. ''FamilySearch.'' http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2014. Citing National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.}} | ||