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 {{US State HR Infobox
 |CID=CID1447328
-|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
 |location=Illinois
 | LOC_01 = Illinois
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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 an index and images for the obituary card index at the Pekin Public Library. It covers the years from 1914 to 2007.
 For an alphabetical list of records currently published in this collection, select the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A//familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/1447328/waypoints Browse] link from the collection landing page.
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 == 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 name of your ancestor.
+*The approximate date of death for your ancestor.
+*The last known residence of your ancestor.
-*The person’s name
-*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.
-With either search 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.
-*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.
 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]].
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 ==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.
+When you have located your ancestor’s  obituary record, carefully evaluate each piece of information about them. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors.
 === I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now? ===