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Alabama Genealogical Society, Inc.
FIRST FAMILIES OF ALABAMA
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR
COMPUTER/WORDPROCESSOR SUBMISSIONS
The format to be used to complete your application in lieu of typing the information into the standard form is illustrated on the following pages. If you use a computer, word processor or typewriter to duplicate the standard application form, these guidelines must be followed precisely.
1. For uniformity the completed submission must follow the exact wording used on the standard form as illustrated.
2. Margins top and bottom 1", left 1¼" (for binding) and right 3/4". 20 lb bond or better. Single sided copy with 1½" line spacing.
3. Choose a 12 pt. font, 'Times' 'New Roman' or similar type face. Use blue/black or black ink.
4. All generations 3 and upward are the same format. The number of generations will vary.
5. Number pages as 1 of 3, 2 of 3, etc. as illustrated.
6. The information provided by the applicant is to be in bold type.
7. At the end of the application, type your name and your ancestors name as you want them to appear on your certificate. Space limitations require that not more than 18 characters (including spaces) be used for either name.
8. The number of pages will vary. Do not crowd your work. A generation is not to be continued from one page to the next.
9. The instructions as to content that is in small print and enclosed in parentheses under lines need not be included.
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