Monthly Archive:: March 2015
10 Mar 2015
The Proof Is In the Writing
By Melissa Johnson On 10 March 2015 In Uncategorized
As genealogists, we focus heavily on proof—proof of relationships, identity, and circumstances. To successfully establish proof, we must meet the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS), which requires us to present our evidence in writing. Discussions of proof generally take
10 Mar 2015
The Great Mix-Up: Sources, Information, Evidence, and Proof
By Melissa Johnson On 10 March 2015 In Uncategorized
Sources. Information. Evidence. Proof. For many genealogists, these four terms can be baffling. They are often transposed, merged, miscommunicated, or all of the above. Let’s dissect all four and look at them in practice with the case