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== Record Content == | == Record Content == | ||
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Image:United States, Revolutionary War, Virginia Pension Application Files (12-0422) DGS 7206584_109.jpg|Revolutionary War Payment Record | Image:United States, Revolutionary War, Virginia Pension Application Files (12-0422) DGS 7206584_109.jpg|Revolutionary War Payment Record | ||
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*Type of military service, whether soldier or sailor | *Type of military service, whether soldier or sailor | ||
=== Search the Collection === | === Search the Collection === | ||
To search the collection:<br> ⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page <br> ⇒Select "Soldiers and Sailors" <br> ⇒Select the "Surname Range" which takes you to the images | To search the collection:<br> ⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page <br> ⇒Select "Soldiers and Sailors" <br> ⇒Select the "Surname Range" which takes you to the images | ||
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. Keep in mind: | 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. 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 such as a title, an occupation, or land ownership. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. | 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 such as a title, an occupation, or land ownership. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. | ||
=== Tips to Keep in Mind === | === Tips to Keep in Mind === | ||
*Continue to search the index and records to identify other relatives. | *Continue to search the index and records to identify other relatives. | ||
*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. | ||
*You may need to compare the information of more than one person to make this determination. | *You may need to compare the information of more than one person to make this determination. | ||
*Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur. | *Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur. | ||
=== Unable to Find Your Ancestor? === | === Unable to Find Your Ancestor? === | ||
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names. | *Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names. | ||
*Look for an index. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records. | *Look for an index. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records. | ||
== Related Websites == | == Related Websites == | ||
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== Citations for This Collection == | == Citations for This Collection == | ||
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually. | When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually. | ||
'''Collection citation''':<br> {{Collection citation| text ="United States, Revolutionary War, Virginia Pension Application Files, 1830-1875." Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed | '''Collection citation''':<br> {{Collection citation| text ="United States, Revolutionary War, Virginia Pension Application Files, 1830-1875." Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2015. Citing NARA microfilm publication M0910. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.}} <br><br> | ||
'''Image citation''':<br> {{Image Citation Link | '''Image citation''':<br> {{Image Citation Link | ||