The informant on any record or document has their own perspective, their own agenda, and their own set of biases. Always be aware of this when analyzing information on any document. And if the informant is not specifically stated, and most are not, try to consider who the likely informant was. Remember that for most records, “proof” of information was not required and details were not cross-checked or referenced to other records. ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!
Many have asked about starting your own blog for reasons discussed in today’s tip. You can create your own blog at Blogger for free on Google. The directions are fairly easy–and frankly, you’ll learn more just by starting, doing, and experimenting. We’ll post a followup in a few days with addition suggestions and ideas. ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!
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