When research in the United States gets back beyond a certain point, records are fewer and less likely to make direct statements-particularly in certain colonies and geographic areas. It is important to remember that any conclusion reached when the records are not clear may need to be revised if new information comes to light. Keep your mind open to the chance that you may be incorrect or may have not looked at all the records. Never assume that your initial “hunch” is Gospel Truth.
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