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Philippines, Lingayen-Dagupan Catholic Archdiocese Parish Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions
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== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
'''When searching:'''<br> | |||
As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence, age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times. | |||
Some record sets have indexes; these indexes were created at the end of the year. Copy errors could have been made in the index, so you want to find the actual record to verify the information is correct. Using the index is a helpful way to find the actual record. | Some record sets have indexes; these indexes were created at the end of the year. Copy errors could have been made in the index, so you want to find the actual record to verify the information is correct. Using the index is a helpful way to find the actual record. | ||
See the sections below for tips and uses for searching and finding the record of your ancestor in this collection and using the information in the record. | |||
If you are unable to find a record for your ancestor in this collection, see the corresponding section below. | |||
===Search the Collection=== | ===Search the Collection=== | ||
'''To search by index:''' <br> | '''To search by index:''' <br> | ||
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. | 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. | ||
===For Help Reading These Records=== | ===For Help Reading These Records=== | ||
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When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | ||
For death records, the information in records is usually reliable, but depends upon the knowledge of the informant. | |||
Regarding marriage and death records, name changes, shortened names, or nicknames may have been used by your ancestors, so pay attention to other relationships (parents, spouse, siblings, children, etc.) that can confirm whether you have the right person/record. | |||
Continue to search the marriage records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives of the bride and groom who may have married in the same county or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family or even the second marriage of a parent. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify. | Continue to search the marriage records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives of the bride and groom who may have married in the same county or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family or even the second marriage of a parent. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify. | ||
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== Related Websites == | == Related Websites == | ||
*[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dlida.html Catholic Hierarchy] | *[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dlida.html Catholic Hierarchy] | ||