Mastering Genealogical Proof

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Bibliographic Information

Title: Mastering Genealogical Proof
Author: Thomas W. Jones
Publisher: National Genealogical Society
ISBN 978-1-935815-07-5

Citation

Source Listing

Jones, Thomas. 'Mastering Gena logical Proof. National Genealogical Society

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Notes

  • "If a facsimile shows no blurring, cropping, or evidence of alteration, we use it as if we are using the physical source from which the facsimile was imaged." - Page 9
  • "Finding aids, indexes, and search engines usually are not genealogical sources" - Page 9
  • "Land and probate records are less prone to errors than other sources" - Page 9
  • Categories of Sources Page 9-10
    • Authored Works
    • Records
      • Original Records
      • Derivative Records
  • Categories of Information Page 11-12
    • Primary
    • Secondary
    • Indeterminable