Finding the Original Record When the Index is Unclear

J. Mark Lowe, FUGA
Apr 14, 2023
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About this webinar

Often finding the original record based on a reference or an index will require a concentrated effort and logical thinking skills to find that record. Come along as we review several important records and how we find them using a step-by-step.

About the speaker

J. Mark Lowe is a professional genealogist, author, and lecturer who specializes in original records and manuscripts throughout the South. Mark lives in Robertson County, Tennessee that lies in northe...
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    Cathy Cline
    2 years ago

    My Mom always punched the bottom of the candies in the Whitman Sampler! Drove my Dad nuts! LOL!

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    Marijane Presar
    2 years ago

    Mark Lowe did a good job of explaining indexing and how important they are. Learned that Indexes could have errors and we need to be persistent in looking further in other data bases. \nVery personable.

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    Debra Squires
    2 years ago

    Excellent and enlightening presentation Mark, I am always telling new researchers "think about how they would have said it, how do you spell a scottish brogue when they are possible illiterate and not able to recognise if the official recording their name has spelt it correctly." Will be referring them to your webinar in future :) \nI'm off to check out your other presentations!

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    Claudia McPherson
    2 years ago

    I love how he explains each aspect of indexing. Some of it I had forgotten and will use now that I have written it down. Thank you Mark.

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    Pat Thomas
    2 years ago

    I always come away from Mark Lowe's lectures richer. Thanks!

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    Debra Mantha
    2 years ago

    I really enjoyed this presentation, and I do have access the some of the older books, documents etc in the Geneology room where I volunteer. I do find reading through docum ents gives you a better understanding context wise.

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    Webinar Viewer
    2 years ago

    I enjoy his classes. His information is very practical and helps one move off the mark if we have dead ended for the time being. I very much appreciate the level of his knowledge and the way he shares it.

  8. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    2 years ago

    Most Excellent Presentation. Thank you soooo much.

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