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Keep in mind:  
Keep in mind:  


*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
*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.
*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.
*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life


{{Tip | More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/2302948 Massachusetts, Salem and Beverly crew lists and shipping articles, 1797-1934]. Click on camera icon to see images.}}
{{Tip | More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/2302948 Massachusetts, Salem and Beverly crew lists and shipping articles, 1797-1934]. Click on camera icon to see images.}}
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=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
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Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images.  Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]].
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