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*Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname as the deceased | *Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname as the deceased; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual. | ||
*Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have been seeking the pension. | *Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have been seeking the pension. | ||
*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. | ||
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