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25 Jan 2016
The Genealogical Proof Standard In Practice
By Melissa Johnson On 25 January 2016 In Uncategorized
In the field of genealogy, the conclusion to a research question is considered proven when it meets the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS). The GPS consists of five interdependent elements, each of which plays a role in ensuring
16 Sep 2015
Documentation: The Backbone of Genealogical Research
By Melissa Johnson On 16 September 2015 In Uncategorized
Many beginner genealogists get caught up in chasing their ancestors back in time, and fail to record where they found the information they discovered. Eventually, they realize they should have been doing this all along—perhaps after sifting