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When possible it is always good to find the original record for the information you are seeking. An original record is one which is created at or near the time of the event being recorded. A census is considered an original record because it is the taking of the census which is the event. Do not limit yourself to online information and realize the information you are seeking may not be online but resting in some far off courthouse which you will have to visit to discover the document. | When possible it is always good to find the original record for the information you are seeking. An original record is one which is created at or near the time of the event being recorded. A census is considered an original record because it is the taking of the census which is the event. Do not limit yourself to online information and realize the information you are seeking may not be online but resting in some far off courthouse which you will have to visit to discover the document. | ||
[ | [[Media:Finding_Original_Records_T_Bingaman_Mar_2021_JMR.pdf|Finding Original Records]] | ||
[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/planning-and-implementing-a-research-trip Planning and Implementing a Research Trip] | [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/planning-and-implementing-a-research-trip Planning and Implementing a Research Trip] | ||