Here are keys to the icons that are used throughout the site along with an indication of where they appear:
| Location | Icon | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| In the Name Index and Recent Updates |
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Whether male or female or undetermined gender |
| In the Name Index and Recent Updates |
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Gender not applicable (i.e., a non-person such as a cemetery or census) |
| " |  |
An immigrant to the U.S. |
| " |  |
Photo of person |
| " |  |
Photo of place or building |
| " |  |
Photo of gravestone/marker |
| On an Individual's page |  |
Click on icon for family pedigree |
| On an Individual's page and in the Place Index |
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Click on icon for Google map |
| In the Place Index |  |
Click on icon for additional info |
| " |  |
Click on camera to view a photo |
| In Citations and Sources |  |
Link to an external site |