I came across this neat graphic on the
Got
Genealogy? FB page. A simple summary of some “Golden Rules of
Genealogy.”
I
love #1 – Speling Dusn’t Cownt. How many
times have I talked with people who really get hung up on spelling. Typically, that changes once I show them how
many ways I found their ancestors name or place of residence listed!
Which is your favorite rule?
What rule(s) would you add?
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I would add: "Remember You Too Will Become A Subject Of Someone's Genealogy Research" -- so do everything you can to not just leave stories about your research of your ancestors and relatives . . . leave good information about you and your life. If you had nicknames, leave a record; if you lived in many places, leave a record; if you took photos, leave them labeled (and not across the face of the photo!); if you had particular interests and talents (outside genealogy), leave a record of them (or even well-labeled samples); and, be as honest as you can since future researchers will be checking on you! ;-)
ReplyDeleteI would like to add, to every rumor is a hint of truth.
ReplyDeleteRule 6: I'm hesitant to ever record info that I "suspect" for fear that it will later be turned into "fact" by some newbie family history searcher. I'd rather leave the suppositions unwritten when I can't actually prove them correct.
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