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Illinois, Tazewell County, Obituary Card Index from the Pekin Times - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions
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== Record Content == | == Record Content == | ||
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Image:Illinois, Pekin Public Library Obituaries DGS 4265795 48.jpg|Index Card | Image:Illinois, Pekin Public Library Obituaries DGS 4265795 48.jpg|Index Card | ||
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*The person’s name | *The person’s name | ||
* | *Identifying information such as the approximate death date or the person’s last known residence | ||
=== Search the Collection === | |||
To search the collection by name fill in your ancestor’s name in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about those in the list to what you already know about your own ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. | To search the collection by name fill in your ancestor’s name in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about those in the list to what you already know about your own ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. | ||
If you did not find the person you were looking for, you may need to search the collection by image. <br> ⇒Select "Browse" link in the initial search page<br> ⇒Select "Surname Range" which takes you to the images<br> | |||
Look at each image 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. | |||
With either search 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 article [[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/FamilySearch_Search_Tips_and_Tricks FamilySearch Tips and Tricks]]. | |||
=== Using the Information === | |||
Next, look at the pieces of information given in the obituary for new information. Add any new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. For example: | Next, look at the pieces of information given in the obituary for new information. Add any new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. For example: | ||
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*Use the birth date along with the residence and relative’s names to find the family in census, church and land records. | *Use the birth date along with the residence and relative’s names to find the family in census, church and land records. | ||
=== Tips to Keep in Mind === | |||
*The name of the undertaker or mortuary could lead you to funeral and cemetery records, which often include the names and residences of other family members. | *The name of the undertaker or mortuary could lead you to funeral and cemetery records, which often include the names and residences of other family members. | ||
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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. | ||
=== Unable to Find Your Ancestor? === | |||
* | *Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names. | ||
*Search the indexes and records of nearby cemeteries. | *Search the indexes and records of nearby cemeteries. | ||
*Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor. | |||
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== Related Websites == | == Related Websites == | ||