A cousin was married in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1911 and apparently became estranged from his wife approximately fifteen years later. Obituaries, death certificates, census, and other records were used to piece together their life. But many of these records omitted certain details or details that were incorrect. It was not until I located more records that a more complete picture emerged and I was able to see which records contained details that were incorrect.
One marriage record? One obituary? That makes it difficult to compare, contrast, and see what appears to be the most reasonable situation. The more records you get the easier it is to get a complete picture.
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