Evidence Archive
26 Oct 2017
Hidden Truths
By Laura Murphy DeGrazia, CG On 26 October 2017 In Uncategorized
People who lived in the past had secrets. Just as those living today may hide parts of their lives and conceal facts about their families, so may have people who lived centuries ago. Genealogists know that first-hand
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,
7 Nov 2015
A Lesson in Reasonably Exhaustive Research
By Melissa Johnson On 7 November 2015 In Uncategorized
Genealogists who reconstruct their family histories must meet the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) to ensure that their conclusions are sound. The first element of the GPS is “reasonably exhaustive research—emphasizing original records providing participants’ information—for all evidence
28 May 2015
What Do Genealogists Gain From Reading NGSQ?
By Melissa Johnson On 28 May 2015 In Uncategorized
We read National Genealogical Society Quarterly (NGSQ) case studies, even though these articles cover families, places, and ethnicities not found in our own ancestral lines. Why spend time reading about someone else’s ancestors when we have so
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