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Look specifically at the names, dates, places and relationships given in the record. Ask some of the following questions: | Look specifically at the names, dates, places and relationships given in the record. Ask some of the following questions: | ||
'''''Names. | '''''Names.''''' Are they clearly recorded? Are acceptable spelling variations used? Do the names match those presently known for the family? If you discovered new names, such as a mother's maiden name, verify that name in other records, such as the birth records of other children. Were naming patterns used in this culture, and did the family follow those patterns. | ||
'''''Dates. | '''''Dates.''''' Are the dates written in an understandable style? The date of 12/8/1853 may mean December 8th or August 12th, depending on the style of the recorder. Which calendar did the recorder use? | ||
* Most countries changed from the Julian Calendar to the Gregorian Calendar between 1582 (in Europe) and 1752 (Great Britain and her colonies). Prior to the change, the months were numbered differently in many countries (for example, October was the eighth month) and the year began on a different date (usually on 25 March.) | |||
* Areas under French control used a different calendar from 1797 to 1805. | |||
For more information see—<br> Smith, Kenneth L. [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=722965&disp=Genealogical+dates%3A+a+user%2Dfriendly+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''Genealogical Dates: A User-Friendly Guide'']. Camden, Maine: Picton Press, 1994. (FHL book 929.1 Sm61g.) | |||
'''''Places. '''''Are the places named and clearly identified? | '''''Places. '''''Are the places named and clearly identified? | ||
'''''Relationships.'''''Does the document state relationships directly, or only suggest them? <!--{ | '''''Relationships.'''''Does the document state relationships directly, or only suggest them? <!--{12093479501403} --> <!--{12093479501404} --> <!--{12093479501405} --> | ||
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== '''Likelihood of Events''' == | == '''Likelihood of Events''' == | ||