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== What is in the Collection? ==
== What is in This Collection? ==
 
The collection consists of a published genealogy entitled, "Some Descendants of Nathaniel Woodward Who Came from England to Boston about 1630." It includes an index and images covering the years 1630 to 1900. These images are courtesy of the New England Historic Genealogical Society.  
The collection consists of a published genealogy entitled, "Some Descendants of Nathaniel Woodward Who Came from England to Boston about 1630." It includes an index and images covering the years 1630 to 1900. These images are courtesy of the New England Historic Genealogical Society.  


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== How Do I Search the Collection? ==
== How Do I Search the Collection? ==
 
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:  
To begin your search it is helpful to know:  
 
*The name of your ancestor
*The name of your ancestor
*The residence of your ancestor
*The residence of your ancestor
*The birth date of your ancestor
*The birth date of your ancestor
*The names of other family members and their relationships  
*The names of other family members and their relationships  
 
=== Search the Index ===
 
{{Search Collection Link
'''Search by Name by visiting the 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.
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'''View images in this collection by visiting the Browse Page:'''<br>To view the images in this collection your will need to follow this series of links: <br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Book Title" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "_____________" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "_____________" which takes you to the images.  
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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.
=== View the Images ===
 
View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|2515883|Browse Page|access=browse}}''':
With either search keep in mind:
# Select the appropriate '''Book Title''' to view the images.  
 
*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.
 
== What Do I Do Next? ==
== What Do I Do Next? ==
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Download a copy of the record, or extract the genealogical information needed. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors.
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Download a copy of the record, or extract the genealogical information needed. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors.
 
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
=== I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now? ===
*Use the event dates and places to find the family in census records
*Use the event dates and places to find the family in census records
*Use the event dates and places to find the family in church records
*Use the event dates and places to find the family in church records
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*Use the event dates and places to find the family in land records
*Use the event dates and places to find the family in land records
*Use the event dates and places to find the family in additional town and county records
*Use the event dates and places to find the family in additional town and county records
 
=== I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? ===
=== 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.  
*Search the indexes and records of nearby localities.  
*Search the indexes and records of nearby localities.  
*Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor.
*Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor.
{{Tip|Don’t overlook {{FHL|Massachusetts, Biography|keywords|disp}} items in the FamilySearch Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see the wiki article [[Massachusetts Archives and Libraries]]. }}
== Citing this Collection ==
== Citing this Collection ==
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.


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.  
;Collection Citation:
"Massachusetts, Compiled Genealogy, Descendants of Nathaniel Woodward, 1630-1900." Index and Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2017. Citing New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston.


'''Collection Citation''':<br> {{Collection citation | text= "Massachusetts, Compiled Genealogy, Descendants of Nathaniel Woodward, 1630-1900." Index and Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2017. Citing New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston.}}<br><br>
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This article describes a collection of records scheduled to become available at FamilySearch.org.
Massachusetts,
United States
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Location of Massachusetts
Record Description
Record Type Genealogy
Collection years 1630-1900
FamilySearch Resources
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

The collection consists of a published genealogy entitled, "Some Descendants of Nathaniel Woodward Who Came from England to Boston about 1630." It includes an index and images covering the years 1630 to 1900. These images are courtesy of the New England Historic Genealogical Society.

You will be able to browse through images in this collection when it is published.

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Sample Image[edit | edit source]

  • Sample Page (page 52)

    Sample Page (page 52)

What Can this Collection Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

The records may include any of the following:

  • Full names of ancestors
  • Birth dates and places
  • Christening dates and places
  • Marriage dates and places
  • Death dates and places
  • Burial dates and places
  • Names of other family members such as parents, spouses and children
  • Relationships
  • Residences
  • Other biographical details

How Do I Search the Collection?[edit | edit source]

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of your ancestor
  • The residence of your ancestor
  • The birth date of your ancestor
  • The names of other family members and their relationships

Search the Index[edit | edit source]

You will be able to search this collection when it is published.


View the Images[edit | edit source]

View images in this collection by visiting the Browse Page:

  1. Select the appropriate Book Title to view the images.

What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]

When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Download a copy of the record, or extract the genealogical information needed. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Use the event dates and places to find the family in census records
  • Use the event dates and places to find the family in church records
  • Use the event dates and places to find the family in military records
  • Use the event dates and places to find the family in land records
  • Use the event dates and places to find the family in additional town and county records

I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names.
  • Search the indexes and records of nearby localities.
  • Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor.

Citing this Collection[edit | edit source]

Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

Collection Citation

"Massachusetts, Compiled Genealogy, Descendants of Nathaniel Woodward, 1630-1900." Index and Images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2017. Citing New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston.

Record Citation:
When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information.
Image Citation:
When looking at an image, the citation is found on the Information tab at the bottom left of the screen.


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