To find a manuscript pertaining to your ancestors, you must at least know the full name of your ancestor. If you do not have the minimum information to find a manuscript, you can either:

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Name

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Finding previous research

Contact genealogy societies in the area where your ancestor lived. They often keep lists of individuals who are researching a particular surname. You can also try leaving messages on computer BBS"s.

Make sure to check photo albums, scrapbooks, diaries, and family Bibles at home. See the topic Finding information at home for more information.

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