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C Hsbana Guide to Searching For Your Ancestors Bah- Family GENEALOGYBANKcom epm SM Simple Search 1 Ancestor's Last Name 95% of GenealogyBank's family history records can be found only on this websitet 2 First Name Search Now Advanced Search Advanced Search 1 Ancestor's Last Name 95% of GenealogyBank's family history records can be found only on this website! 2 First Name 3 Include Keywords A Exclude Keywords 5 Date Search Now Simple Search Save time! Search only new records added in the past 30, 60 or 90 days. 6 Added Since the beginning the beginning September 2012 August 2012 July 2012 Note: This search feature is available for our nevwspaper archives and historical obituaries only Last Name First Name Enter the last name Enter the first name of the ancestor you of the ancestor you are are searching for. Try different name spellings searching for. Try using different variations of your and use wildcards to ancestor's first name to increase results (ex. increase search results (ex. William, Will OR Bill, Wm.). Carol, Caroll, Car"). 3) Include Keywords 4) Exclude Keywords If you are looking for a specific type of record If your search results contain irrelevant records for your ancestor, try narrowing your search by excluding keywords. For example, you may choose and wish to decrease search results enter a relevant keyword such as your ancestor's occupation, university, to exclude records from a particular U.S. state by entering the state's name. hometown, etc. 5) Date 6) Added Since If you know the date or date range of the records you would like to retrieve about your Use this handy feature to save you time. This drop down menu lets you search only the new material added in the last month, sixty days or ninety days. A real time-saver. If you'd like to search all the records, you can still do so ancestor enter it here. For example, search a date range spanning years of birth to death (ex. 1850-1930). by selecting "the beginning." New! Search Genealogy Records by Type Birth Records Obituaries Photos & Illustrations Marriage Records Legal/Probate Records Passenger Lists Need more assistance finding your ancestors in GenealogyBank? Let us help.Call 1-866-641-3297 to speak to a live representative. Stop by the official GenealogyBank Blog to get helpful genealogy research tips, ask questions and share your family history finds. Be social! www.genealogybank.com