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From the beginning of record keeping, record loss has been a factor. Fire, flood, insects, weather, and more impacted those fragile paper copies. Below you will find records which can fill in the gaps left by record loss. In fact, it is wise and valuable to use them in your research whether or not there is record loss. | |||
== Substitutes for Birth, Marriage, or Death Records == | == Substitutes for Birth, Marriage, or Death Records == | ||
In genealogy, substitute records are documents that were created by various organizations that may include genealogical events or information. | In genealogy, substitute records are documents that were created by various organizations that may include genealogical events or information. | ||