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=== '''Compiled Records''' === | === '''Compiled Records''' === | ||
Compiled records are collections of information about a person, group or family. Researchers and authors gathered information from original and other compiled records. Therefore, compiled records represent one or more researcher’s opinion of what the records say about an individual or family. A published family history, for example, is often compiled from vital records, census records, family papers, and local histories. Whenever you begin research on a new family, search compiled records before original records. This will help you learn what has already been researched. | [http://www.casey-genealogy.com/ Compiled records] are collections of information about a person, group or family. Researchers and authors gathered information from original and other compiled records. Therefore, compiled records represent one or more researcher’s opinion of what the records say about an individual or family. A published family history, for example, is often compiled from vital records, census records, family papers, and local histories. Whenever you begin research on a new family, search compiled records before original records. This will help you learn what has already been researched. | ||
Compiled records are arranged in two groups: | Compiled records are arranged in two groups: | ||
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''Caution:'' Information in compiled records is considered secondary (''not'' recorded near the time of the event.) The information is only as accurate as its researcher. Carefully evaluate the information or verify it by sample testing. | ''Caution:'' Information in compiled records is considered secondary (''not'' recorded near the time of the event.) The information is only as accurate as its researcher. Carefully evaluate the information or verify it by sample testing. | ||
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=== '''Original Records''' === | === '''Original Records''' === | ||