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• Does the new information verify the information found in other existing sources? Does it differ from information in other sources? <br> | • Does the new information verify the information found in other existing sources? Does it differ from information in other sources? <br> | ||
• Does it suggest other places, time periods, or records to search? <br> | • Does it suggest other places, time periods, or records to search? <br> | ||
===Identify the Correct Ancestor=== | |||
As you search for evidence of your ancestors in various records, you will have to | |||
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Evaluate the Information You Find[edit | edit source]
As you are searching for your ancestors from Denmark, carefully evaluate whether the information you find is complete and accurate. Ask yourself these questions:
• Who provided the information? Did that person witness the event?
• Was the information recorded near the time of the event, or later?
• Is the information consistent and logical?
• Does the new information verify the information found in other existing sources? Does it differ from information in other sources?
• Does it suggest other places, time periods, or records to search?
Identify the Correct Ancestor[edit | edit source]
As you search for evidence of your ancestors in various records, you will have to