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*Avoid the temptation of tracing only the direct line. This is especially important in areas where farm names were used. If the wife's family owned property, the husband may take his wife's surname. Surnames may change as families move from farm to farm. | *Avoid the temptation of tracing only the direct line. This is especially important in areas where farm names were used. If the wife's family owned property, the husband may take his wife's surname. Surnames may change as families move from farm to farm. | ||
*Document all information. | *Document all information. | ||
*"Same name" does not equal "same person" | *"Same name" does not equal "same person". Document each individual sufficiently to establish his unique identity. In order to do this, it is often necessary to extract all information on every possible person and his family and associates and organize it until the correct person is documented. Godparents are especially important in this situation. Also note details, such as occupation, house number, <br>family relationships etc.<br> | ||
*Dates and ages can be incorrect. | *Dates and ages can be incorrect. | ||
*Make sure you are dealing with the correct place. Often there are several localities by the same name. | *Make sure you are dealing with the correct place. Often there are several localities by the same name. | ||