- Pick one main surname for which to base the query upon
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- Cover the basic information ONLY -- Who are you looking for?
When were they living (birth & death years if known)? Where
did they live? What do you want to know about them?
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- Do not use short forms such as b, m, d. Not everyone knows what
these short forms mean, and short forms used in North America
may not be the same as those used overseas. For example, CA can
be interpreted as Canada, or California (USA).
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- Do Not use number dates such as 09/01/88. This can be interpreted
several ways -> Sep 1 1888, 9 Jan 1888, Sep 1 1988, etc. Spell
out the month and year!! Sept. 5, 1888.
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- Never write a query in a rush. Take your time. Go over it a
few times to ensure what you're looking for is clear.
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- Your queriy must be no more than 75 words. The longer your query,
the less likely people are to read it
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- Remember to add your contact information.
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- A query is NOT: A descendancy
or pedigree chart. A query is an inquiry, or a question.
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