Genealogy Tips: Verify Every Source in Your Genealogy Research

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7/28/2024

Genealogy Quick Tip: Verify Every Source

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Genealogy Quick Tip: Verify Every Source in Your Genealogy Research

Don't assume every record is accurate. Verify all sources against other records. Mistakes happen, and verification ensures you're on the right track. 😉

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6 Comments

Karen Packard Rhodes link

7/29/2024 01:32:56 pm

I can testify to that. Not even military records are accurate always. I was in the Coast Guard, and I was getting enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). The information they had on my had be being born in the 1600s, and my sex as male. I am most decidedly NOT male, as my female endowments are obvious. I set 'em straight real quick. No, original records are not always to be depended on, and should be corroborated by other records.

Diane Henriks link

8/5/2024 09:37:49 am

Yes, definitely NEVER rely on an index, and very any original against other original sources. :)

Jennifer Jones link

7/31/2024 02:22:43 am

So many times, I've seen my information cut and pasted onto a completely incorrect tree. It's very frustrating.

Diane Henriks link

8/5/2024 09:39:50 am

That is very frustrating indeed. And from there, the cycle will continue. ;)

Jenny Hawran link

7/31/2024 10:01:49 am

So easy to do when I am rushing. I regret it every time.

Diane Henriks link

8/5/2024 09:41:41 am

Yes, very easy to do. I rush sometimes as well, but I always go back to verify. :)

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