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 *Other identifying information such as age and death date
-=== Search the Collection  ===
+=== Search the Index ===
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+{{Search Collection Link
+| CID=CIDnumber
-Keep in mind:
+| scheduled=
+}}
-*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
+=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
-*You may not be sure of your ancestor’s name.
+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]].
-*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.
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