As you proceed through the genealogical research process,
discoveries are made from a wide variety of sources and talking to family
members, friends, neighbors and others who claim to have knowledge about an
ancestor, family, or event related to your research. Eventually, you must begin
the process of evaluating this information for accuracy. Contradictions are a
fact of life in genealogical research. Our ancestors lived in a world where
record keeping was not considered as important as it is today. We live under
legal guidelines that were non-existent prior to the late 20th century. When
you begin the process of testing the accuracy of each piece of information, you
must proceed using some of the same analytical techniques for evaluating evidence
as used by detectives. "Evidence" is defined as information used to reach
conclusions about the accuracy of relationships or events. Purpose: Touch on the primary techniques used to evaluate
your genealogical findings Facilitator: Bryan Mulcahy (Guest Presenter – Fort Myers
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