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| start_year = 1914 | | start_year = 1914 | ||
| end_year = 2007 | | end_year = 2007 | ||
| FS_URL_01 = | | FS_URL_01 =[[Illinois Genealogy|Illinois]] | ||
| FS_URL_02 = | | FS_URL_02 =[[Illinois Obituaries|Illinois Obituaries]] | ||
| FS_URL_03 = | | FS_URL_03 =[[Tazewell County, Illinois Genealogy|Tazewell County, Illinois]] | ||
| FS_URL_04 = | | FS_URL_04 = | ||
| FS_URL_05 = | | FS_URL_05 = | ||
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| FS_URL_10 = | | FS_URL_10 = | ||
| RW_URL_01 = | | RW_URL_01 =[http://www.pekinpubliclibrary.org/ Pekin Public Library] | ||
| RW_URL_02 = | | RW_URL_02 = | ||
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== | == What is in the Collection? == | ||
The collection consists of a name index and images of an obituary card index at the Pekin Public Library. It covers the years from 1914 to 2007. | The collection consists of a name index and images of an obituary card index at the Pekin Public Library. It covers the years from 1914 to 2007. | ||
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== | == Collection Content == | ||
<gallery index="Index" card="Card" from="from" the="the" widths="160px" heights="120px" perrow="3"> | <gallery index="Index" card="Card" from="from" the="the" widths="160px" heights="120px" perrow="3"> | ||
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*Place of burial | *Place of burial | ||
== How | == How Do I Search the Collection? == | ||
To begin your search you will need to know the following: | To begin your search you will need to know the following: | ||
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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]]. | 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]]. | ||
== | ==What Do I Do Next?== | ||
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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*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. | ||
== | ==What if I Can't Find Who I'm Looking For? == | ||
*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. | ||
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{{Tip|Don't overlook {{FHL|Illinois, Tazewell|keywords|disp}} items in the FamilySearch Library Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see the wiki article [[Illinois Archives and Libraries]]. }} | {{Tip|Don't overlook {{FHL|Illinois, Tazewell|keywords|disp}} items in the FamilySearch Library Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see the wiki article [[Illinois Archives and Libraries]]. }} | ||
== How You Can Contribute == | == How You Can Contribute == | ||
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{{Contributor_invite}} | {{Contributor_invite}} | ||
== | == Citing this Collection == | ||
Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image. <br><br> '''Collection Citation''':<br> | Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image. <br><br> '''Collection Citation''':<br> | ||