Here’s the next in my occasional series of bite-size Quick Tips. Click on the Quick Tips tag for my other Quick Tips. Because I tend to write longer posts, I wanted to provide a quick-to-read (and quick-to-write) post every couple of weeks on a small topic that pops into my head. This one is an important reminder that our genealogy research is a marathon, not a sprint.
One source is not enough
When you find a document that allows you to add someone to your tree or fills in a blank, remember that your search isn’t over. It’s always a good idea to try to find multiple sources for each fact. If you do that, your tree’s trunk and branches will be stronger and you’ll have more confidence in your research. Basing your research on a single fact can lead to wasted effort and a big clean-up project down the road.
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GREAT REMINDER! Especially with common names or in areas with many same-named families.
Thanks for the reinforcement, Kay!
This is so true and a great reminder. Thank you!
It’s so tempting to stop at one, isn’t it? Thanks for your comment, Mary!