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| If you did not find what you were looking for, see Tip 4 and Tip 5. | | If you did not find what you were looking for, see Tip 4 and Tip 5. |
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| === Step 3. Analyze the record. ===
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| Ask yourself these questions to use the record effectively:
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| :*What dates does this record provide?
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| :*What ages are given?
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| :*What places are mentioned in this record?
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| :*Are parents or a spouse named?
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| :*Are witnesses to the event related to the family?
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| :*Who provided the information? Was that person someone who knew the family well?
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| :*Does the death record give the name of the cemetery or funeral home? You may be able to search those records for more information.
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| :*Does the information from the record fit with what you know about the family from other records? If it does not agree, it may have been miscopied by a clerk. Check your sources.
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| == Tips == | | == Tips == |