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== 20 ways to find an elusive name. == | == 20 ways to find an elusive name. == | ||
Here are some steps to help find names that seem to be missing from an index (or record):<ref>This List has been modified from G. David Dilts, “Guidelines for Finding Misplaced Names in Census Indexes” in the “Censuses and Tax Lists” chapter of Kory L. Meyerink, [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/ | Here are some steps to help find names that seem to be missing from an index (or record):<ref>This List has been modified from G. David Dilts, “Guidelines for Finding Misplaced Names in Census Indexes” in the “Censuses and Tax Lists” chapter of Kory L. Meyerink, [http://www.worldcat.org/title/printed-sources-a-guide-to-published-genealogical-records/oclc/38206986&referer=brief_results ''Printed Sources: A Guide to Publish Genealogical Records''] (Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1998), 339. [FHL Book 016.9293 P96m].</ref> | ||
=== Competing indexes. === | === Competing indexes. === | ||
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=== Original record. === | === Original record. === | ||
If an ancestor is not found in an index where you expect, search the original record anyway. If searching a census or land record, look at every name in the county, and if necessary, neighboring counties to find the ancestor. | If an ancestor is not found in an index where you expect, search the original record anyway. If searching a census or land record, look at every name in the county, and if necessary, neighboring counties to find the ancestor. | ||
== Related Internet Site == | == Related Internet Site == | ||