Maine and Massachusetts, Case Files of Deceased and Deserted Seamen - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions

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== What is in This Collection? ==

This collection contains three NARA collections from Record Group 21 Records of District Courts of the United States:  

The collections were filmed at the NARA Regional Facility in Waltham, Massachusetts. For the most part, the records are arranged numerically by case number and contain an assortment of details including personal information, death details, wages etc. about deceased and deserted sailors and others who worked on board ships.  

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=== To Browse This Collection ===

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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==  

The following information may be found in these records:

*Financial statements  

*Dates of service

== Collection Content ==

=== Sample Images ===

Image:Maine and Massachusetts, Case Files of Deceased and Deserted Seamen (13-1340) Seaman's Account Ledger DGS 100847423_120.jpg|1912 Seaman's Account Ledger

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== How Do I Search This Collection?  ==

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:  

*The name of the person who died

*The death date

=== View the Images ===

View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|2303027|Browse Page|access=browse}}''':

#Select the '''Case Number or Last Name''' to view the images.<br>

{{HR Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/2303027 Maine & Massachusetts, Case Files of Deceased and Deserted Seamen, 1873-1965].  Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a 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? ==

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

*Add any new information to your records

*Continue to search the passenger lists to identify siblings, parents, and other relatives in the same or other generations who may have immigrated at the same time  

*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 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  

*Look for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records  

*Search the indexes of other port cities

=== Research Helps ===

The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the states of [[Maine, United States Genealogy|Maine]] and [[Massachusetts, United States Genealogy|Massachusetts]].

* [[Step-by-Step Maine Research, 1880-Present]]

* [[Step-by-Step Massachusetts Research, 1880-Present]]

== Citing This Collection ==

Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found.  Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

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