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== Record Content ==
== Record Content ==
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*The approximate death date
*The approximate death date
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=== Search the Collection
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=== Search the Collection ===
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To search the collection fill in
the requested information
in
the boxes on
the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about
the individuals
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
look at
the
information
on
several individuals
comparing the information about them to your ancestors to make this determination.
Keep
in mind:
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To search the collection
by name
fill in
your ancestor’s name
in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about
those
in the list to what you already know about your
own
ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person.
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If you did not find the person you were looking for, you
may need to
search
the
collection by image. <br>
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⇒Select "Browse through images"
on
the initial collection page <br>
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⇒Select the appropriate "Year of Death" <br>
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⇒Select the appropriate "File Number Range" which takes you to the images.
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Look at each image
comparing the information
with what you already know
about
your ancestors to determine if the image relates to
them
. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images
to your ancestors to make this determination.
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With either search keep
in mind:
*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.
*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
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*Your ancestor may have used different names
,
or variations of their name
,
throughout their life
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*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.
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*If your ancestor used an alias or a nickname, be sure to check for those alternate names.
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*Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned
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For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]].
For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]].
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=== Using the Information ===
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=== Using the Information
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When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Download a copy of the record, or extract the genealogical information needed. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors.
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Download a copy of the record, or extract the genealogical information needed. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors.
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=== Tips to Keep in Mind ===
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=== Tips to Keep in Mind
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*Continue to search the index to identify other relatives.
*Continue to search the index to identify other relatives.
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*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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*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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*You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination.
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*You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination.
=== Unable to Find Your Ancestor? ===
=== Unable to Find Your Ancestor? ===
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*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names.
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*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names.
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*Search the indexes and records of nearby localities.
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*Search the indexes and records of nearby localities.
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*Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor.
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*Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor.
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{{Tip|Don't overlook {{FHL|Ohio, Death Records|keywords|disp}} items in the FamilySearch Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see the wiki article [[Ohio Archives and Libraries]]. For additional information about this state see the wiki article [[Ohio Genealogy]].}}
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{{Tip|Don't overlook {{FHL|Ohio, Death Records|keywords|disp}} items in the FamilySearch Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see the wiki article [[Ohio Archives and Libraries]]. For additional information about this state see the wiki article [[Ohio Genealogy]].}}
== Related Websites ==
== Related Websites ==
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[http://www.deathindexes.com/ohio/ Online Ohio Death Records and Indexes]
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[http://www.deathindexes.com/ohio/ Online Ohio Death Records and Indexes]
== Related Wiki Articles ==
== Related Wiki Articles ==
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== Citations for This Collection ==
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== Citations for This Collection
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When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually.
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When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually.
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'''Collection Citation''':<br>
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'''Collection Citation''':<br> {{Collection citation | text= "Ohio, Death Index, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007." Index. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. From "Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007." Index. <i>Ancestry.com</i>. www.ancestry.com : 2010. Citing Ohio Department of Health, Columbus.}} <br><br>
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{{Collection citation | text= "Ohio, Death Index, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007." Index. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. From "Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007." Index. <i>Ancestry.com</i>. www.ancestry.com : 2010. Citing Ohio Department of Health, Columbus.}} <br><br>
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'''Image citation''':<br> {{Image Citation Link
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[[Category:Ohio|Vital Records]]
[[Category:Ohio|Vital Records]]