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 === Search the Collection  ===
+'''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 compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.
-To search the collection:<br> ⇒ Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒ Select the "Chronological/Alphabetical order" which takes you to the images.<br>
+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.