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'''''Primary Information''''' was recorded at or near the time of the event by someone closely associated with it. It is usually found in original records. However, ''not'' all information in an original record is "primary." For example, a death record usually contains primary information about the death, but secondary information about the person's birth. If the information does not come from a primary account of the event, consider it suspect. If you cannot determine where the information originated, it is undocumented, and therefore less reliable information.<br> | '''''Primary Information''''' was recorded at or near the time of the event by someone closely associated with it. It is usually found in original records. However, ''not'' all information in an original record is "primary." For example, a death record usually contains primary information about the death, but secondary information about the person's birth. If the information does not come from a primary account of the event, consider it suspect. If you cannot determine where the information originated, it is undocumented, and therefore less reliable information.<br> | ||
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'''''Direct statements''''' give a straightforward fact. For example, a baptismal record may state the birth date of the child being baptized. Whenever possible, try to find records that directly state specific facts as proof of a genealogical event or relationship. | '''''Direct statements''''' give a straightforward fact. For example, a baptismal record may state the birth date of the child being baptized. Whenever possible, try to find records that directly state specific facts as proof of a genealogical event or relationship. | ||
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*Jones, Thomas W. [http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/fhd/community/cbig/player.html Inferential Genealogy]. (120 minute video online) [https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/home.html FamilySearch Research Classes Online], 2010. | *Jones, Thomas W. [http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/fhd/community/cbig/player.html Inferential Genealogy]. (120 minute video online) [https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/home.html FamilySearch Research Classes Online], 2010. | ||
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