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=== I Found the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? === | === I Found the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*Add any new information to your records | *Add any new information to your records | ||
*Make sure to fully transcribe and cite the record entry for future reference | *Make sure to fully transcribe and cite the record entry for future reference | ||
*Use the information to find more. For instance, use the age listed in the record to estimate a year of birth, if that is yet undetermined | *Use the information to find more. For instance, use the age listed in the record to estimate a year of birth, if that is yet undetermined | ||
*Compile the marriage entries for every person who has the same surname as the bride or groom; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual | *Compile the marriage entries for every person who has the same surname as the bride or groom; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual |