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= '''Inferential Genealogy''' <br> = | = '''Inferential Genealogy''' <br> = | ||
'''From a class on familysearch.org by Tom Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS''' | '''From a class on familysearch.org by Tom Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS''' | ||
View the class online | View the class online [http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/FHD/Community/en/CBIG/Inferential_Genealogy_Course_Handout.pdf click here ]. | ||
Inferential Genealogy is how family historians can accurately deduce ancestors’ identities and many aspects of their lives by digging below “surface information” in genealogical records and combining information from several sources. Useful in many situations, inferential methodology is especially helpful where records do not state relationships. | |||
== '''Terms and Definitions''' == | == '''Terms and Definitions''' == | ||
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As you follow this process, you will be able to find even more of your ancestors and be sure that the people in your family tree actually belong there. You will also save the time of future researchers who, because of your well-documented research, will be able to focus on building on the foundation you have created.<br> | As you follow this process, you will be able to find even more of your ancestors and be sure that the people in your family tree actually belong there. You will also save the time of future researchers who, because of your well-documented research, will be able to focus on building on the foundation you have created.<br> | ||
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Tracking Patterns and Parrallels: [[Tracking Patterns and Parrallels|https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Tracking_Patterns_and_Parrallels]] | |||
[[Category: Basic Research Process]] | |||