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== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Image === | |||
<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"> | ||
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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*Identifying information such as the approximate death date or the person’s last known residence | *Identifying information such as the approximate death date or the person’s last known residence | ||
'''Search by Name by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1447328?collectionNameFilter=false Collection Page]:'''<br>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. You may need to compare information about more than one person to find your ancestor. | |||
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''' | '''View images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/1447328/waypoints Browse Page]:'''<br>To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<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. | 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. | ||
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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 | == I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now? == | ||
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. | ||
== | == I Can't Find Who I'm Looking for, What Now? == | ||
*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]]. }} | ||
== Citing this Collection == | == Citing this Collection == | ||
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|title=Illinois, Tazewell County, Obituary Card Index from the "Pekin Times", 1914-2007 | |title=Illinois, Tazewell County, Obituary Card Index from the "Pekin Times", 1914-2007 | ||
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== How You Can Contribute == | |||
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