Correlation Archive
18 Feb 2017
Correlation and Validation
By Laura Murphy DeGrazia, CG On 18 February 2017 In Uncategorized
Eureka! You’ve found the record you’ve been looking for. It’s right where you expected it to be. The names, dates, places, and situations are consistent with the people you’re researching. You’re tempted to celebrate, thinking you have
18 Dec 2016
Family Tradition as a Source
By Laura Murphy DeGrazia, CG On 18 December 2016 In Uncategorized
Most genealogists probably encounter family traditions. They’re the stories—often with uncertain origins—that have been passed down from one generation to the next. The tales may involve subjects such as ethnicity, places of origin, military exploits, occupations, accomplishments,
13 Apr 2015
The Importance of Genealogical Analysis and Correlation
By Melissa Johnson On 13 April 2015 In Uncategorized
As genealogists, we connect various pieces of information to draw conclusions—but it isn’t just the information that makes our case. Analysis and correlation are essential parts of the process. Genealogical analysis is when we examine our sources