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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]]. | ||
== What Do I Do Next? == | |||
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | |||
*Copy the citation below, in case you need to find this record again later. | |||
*Use the age or estimated birth date to determine an approximate birth date to find church and vital records such as birth, baptism, marriage and death records. | |||
*Use the information in each record to find additional family members in the censuses. | |||
*Use the information found in the record to find land or probate records. | |||
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? === | |||
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name | *There may be more than one person in the records with the same name | ||
*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life | *Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life | ||
*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 | ||
*Continue to search the lists and records to identify potential children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may be listed as well | *Continue to search the lists and records to identify potential children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may be listed as well |
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