Bibliograph

Mastering genealogical proof, by Thomas W. Jones

Type

Label

Mastering genealogical proof, by Thomas W. Jones

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [141]-146)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mastering genealogical proof

Nature of contents

handbooksbibliography

Oclc number

837527851

Responsibility statement

by Thomas W. Jones

Series statement

NGS Special Publication;, no. 107

Summary

Everyone tracing a family's history faces a dilemma. We strive to reconstruct relationships and lives of people we cannot see, but if we cannot see them, how do we know we have portrayed them accurately? The genealogical proof standard aims to help researchers, students, and new family historians address this dilemma and apply respected standards for acceptable conclusions

Table Of Contents

Genealogy's standard of proof (GPS) -- Concepts fundamental to the GPS -- GPS element 1: Thorough research -- GPS element 2: Source citations -- GPS element 3: Analysis and correlation -- GPS element 4: Resolving conflicts and assembling evidence -- GPS element 5: The written conclusion -- Using the GPS -- Conclusion -- Appendix A. Pritchett article -- Appendix B. McLain Article

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