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 The collection "United States, Union Provost Marshal Files of Two or More Civilians, 1861-1866" consists of mages of records from the United States Provost Marshal during the Civil War. The Provost Marshal served as military police for the Union army. Records in this collection would deal with deserters, Confederate spies, civilains suspected of disloyality, civilians passage through military zones, etc. These files (for two or more citizens) are arranged by file number and date.This is National Archive publication M416.
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 {{Tip|This collection contains searchable content in the NARA Catalog.  They can be accessed by clicking on the National Archives identifier in the Record Description.  Once inside the Catalog, click on the "Search Within This Series".}}
-== What Can This Collection Tell Me? ==
+== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
 '''The records contain a variety of facts which vary by the individual record'''. Those most often found in the collection are listed below:
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 *The occupation of your ancestor
-'''View images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/1834304/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 “Select a surname range" category which takes you to the images
+'''United States Union Provost Marshal Files of Individual Civilians, 1861-1866'''
+=== View the Images ===
+View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|1834304|Browse Page|access=browse}}''':
+# Select '''Document Type'''
+# Select '''Record Number/Date/Prison''' to view the images.<br><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. Keep in mind:
+'''United States Union Provost Marshal Files of Two or More Civilians, 1861-1866'''
+=== View the Images ===
+View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|1845948|Browse Page|access=browse}}''':
+# Select '''Document Type'''
+# Select '''Record Number/Date/Prison''' to view the images.<br><br>
-*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name
+{{Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1845948 United States Union Provost Marshal Files of Two or More Civilians, 1861-1866]. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.}}
-*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
-{{Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1845948 United States Union Provost Marshal Files of Two or More Civilians, 1861-1866]. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.}}
+=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
+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]].
 == What Do I Do Next? ==
-When you have located a document about your ancestor, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family.
 === I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===