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=== Search the Collection === | === Search the Collection === | ||
To search the collection | '''To search the collection by name:'''<br>Fill in the requested information on the search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the individuals 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 the information on several individuals comparing the information about them to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind: | ||
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name. | *There may be more than one person in the records with the same name. | ||
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*Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned. | *Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned. | ||
For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]]. | For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]]. | ||
=== Using the Information === | === Using the Information === | ||