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== How Do I Search the Collection? ==
== How Do I Search the Collection? ==


To begin your search it is helpful to know:
Before searching the collection, it is helpful to know:
*The name  
*The name of your ancestor.
*Other identifying information such as the age and nationality
*Other identifying information such as the age and nationality
=== Search the Index ===
{{Search Collection Link
| CID=CID2302948
}}


'''Search by Name by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/2302948?collectionNameFilter=false Collection Page]:'''<br>
=== View the Images ===
Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.
View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|2302948|Browse Page|access=browse}}''':<br>
 
#Select the appropriate '''Record Type''' which takes you to the images.
'''View images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/2302948/waypoints Browse Page]:'''<br>To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:
⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page
⇒Select the appropriate "Record Type" which takes you to the images.


Keep in mind:  
Keep in mind:  
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{{Tip | More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/2302948 Massachusetts, Salem and Beverly crew lists and shipping articles, 1797-1934]. Click on camera icon to see images.}}
{{Tip | More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/2302948 Massachusetts, Salem and Beverly crew lists and shipping articles, 1797-1934]. Click on 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?==
==What Do I Do Next?==


=== I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now? ===
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===


When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details and lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family. For example, you can use passenger lists to:  
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details and lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family. For example, you can use passenger lists to:  
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*If your ancestor has an uncommon surname, you may want to obtain the passenger list of every person who shares your ancestor’s surname if they lived in the same county or nearby. You may not know how or if they are related, but the information could lead you to more information about your own ancestors.
*If your ancestor has an uncommon surname, you may want to obtain the passenger list of every person who shares your ancestor’s surname if they lived in the same county or nearby. You may not know how or if they are related, but the information could lead you to more information about your own ancestors.


=== I Can't Find Who I'm Looking for, What Now?  ===
=== I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?  ===


*Check for variant spellings. Realize that the indexes may contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings and misinterpretations.  
*Check for variant spellings. Realize that the indexes may contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings and misinterpretations.  
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;Collection Citation:
;Collection Citation:
{{Collection_citation | text="Massachusetts, Salem and Beverly Crew Lists and Shipping Articles, 1797-1934." Database with images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : 14 June 2016. Citing NARA NAID 1600758, 1600870, and 1600759. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.
{{Collection_citation | text="Massachusetts, Salem and Beverly Crew Lists and Shipping Articles, 1797-1934." Database with images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : 14 June 2016. Citing NARA NAID 1600758, 1600870, and 1600759. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.
}}
}}<br>
'''Record Citation''' (or citation for the index entry):<br> {{Record Citation Link
{{Record_Citation}} <br>
|CID=CID2302948
{{Image_Citation}}<br>
|title=Massachusetts, Salem and Beverly Crew Lists and Shipping Articles, 1797-1934
}}  
'''Image Citation''':<br> {{Image Citation Link
|CID=CID2302948
|title=Massachusetts, Salem and Beverly Crew Lists and Shipping Articles, 1797-1934
}}


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== How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? ==
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