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 == How to Search the Collection  ==
-To begin your search it is helpful to know:
+To begin your search it is helpful to know at least some of the following:
 *The name of your ancestor.
 *The Indian name of your ancestor.
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 *The names of other ancestors.
-'''Search by Name by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection//2300675 Collection Page]:'''<br>Fill in the requested information in the boxes on the initial 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:
+Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information in the list to what you already know about your ancestor to determine if it is the correct family or person. You may need to compare several persons in the list before you find your ancestor.
-*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.
-*If your ancestor used an alias or a nickname, be sure to check for those alternate names.
-*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.
-'''View images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/2300675/waypoints Browse Page]:'''<br>To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: <br> ⇒ Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒ Select the "Record Category"<br> ⇒ Select the "Record Type, Volume, and Year Range" which takes you to the images.<br>
+'''Search by Name by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection//2300675 Collection Page]:'''<br>
-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.
+'''View images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/2300675/waypoints Browse Page]'''then<br> ⇒ Select the "Record Category"<br> ⇒ Select the "Record Type, Volume, and Year Range".
+For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]].
 == What Do I Do Next? ==
-When you have located your ancestor in the enrollment records, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors.
+Whenever possible, view the original records to verify the information and to find additional information that might not be reported. These pieces of information can lead you to additional records and family members.
 === I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now? ===
-*Use ages to calculate approximate birth dates
+*Use ages to calculate approximate birth dates and find birth, christening, marriage land and death records.
 *Use the names and tribe to search Indian census rolls
 *Use birth, marriage or death dates and places to search for tribal or government vital records or certificates
 *Use the name of the tribe to search for background and historical information about the tribe
 *Use the names, dates and religious affiliation to search for church records
+*Repeat this process with additional family members found, to find more generations of the family.
+*[[Washington Church Records|Church Records]] often were kept years before government records were required and are a good source for finding ancestors before 1900.
-=== I Can't Find Who I'm Looking for, What Now?  ===
+=== I Can’t Find Who I’m Looking for, What Now? ===
+*Try viewing the original record to see if there were errors in the transcription of the name, age, residence, etc.  Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
+*Collect entries for every person who has the same surname.  This list can help you identify possible relations that can be verified by records.
+*If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby locality in an area search.
+*Standard spelling of names typically did not exist during the periods our ancestors lived in. Try variations of your ancestor’s name while searching the index or browsing through images.
+*Remember that sometimes individuals went by [http://usgenweb.org/research/nicknames.shtml nicknames] or alternated between using first and middle names. Try searching for [http://genealogy.about.com/od/first_names/fl/nickname-given-name-equivalents.htm these names] as well.
+*Search the indexes and records of [[Washington, United States Genealogy]].
+*Search in the [[Washington Archives and Libraries]].
-*If you are unable to find your ancestor look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for both English and Indian names as well as nicknames and abbreviated names.
+{{Tip|Don't overlook items in the FamilySearch Library Catalog. {{FHL| Washington, Indian Records|keywords|disp}} }}
-*Verify the tribal affiliation. The person recording the information may have recorded it incorrectly.
-*Your ancestors may not be Indian.
 == 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.
-When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually.
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