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== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Images === | === Sample Images === | ||
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*State where he enlisted | *State where he enlisted | ||
*Identify the date and place of the event | *Identify the date and place of the event | ||
=== Search the Index === | === Search the Index === | ||
{{Search Collection Link | {{Search Collection Link | ||
| CID=CID1878898 | | CID=CID1878898}} | ||
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=== How Do I Analyze the Results? === | === 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]]. | 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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== 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. 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. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors. | ||
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | === I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*Use the names, age and residence to find census records including the 1910 and 1920 census. The 1930 also identifies World War I veterans. | *Use the names, age and residence to find census records including the 1910 and 1920 census. The 1930 also identifies World War I veterans. | ||
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*Look for membership applications of the local American Legion Post. | *Look for membership applications of the local American Legion Post. | ||
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct | *When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct | ||
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? === | === I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names | *Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names | ||
*Search the records of the town where he was born and nearby localities for family | *Search the records of the town where he was born and nearby localities for family | ||
=== Research Helps === | === Research Helps === | ||
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of [[Washington, United States Genealogy|Washington]]. | The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of [[Washington, United States Genealogy|Washington]]. | ||
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{{Record_Citation}} | {{Record_Citation}} | ||
{{Image_Citation}} | {{Image_Citation}} | ||
== How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | == How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | ||
{{Contributor invite}} | {{Contributor invite}} | ||
[[Category:World War, 1914-1918]] | [[Category:World War, 1914-1918]] | ||