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Texas, Val Verde, Del Rio, Indexes and Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Del Rio - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions
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*[[Texas Church Records| Church Records]] were kept years before counties began keeping records. They are a good source for finding ancestors before 1900. | *[[Texas Church Records| Church Records]] were kept years before counties began keeping records. They are a good source for finding ancestors before 1900. | ||
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking | === I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives. | *If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives. | ||
*If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby town or county. | *If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby town or county. | ||
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*Check other possible ports of entry | *Check other possible ports of entry | ||
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