Help! How do I separate genealogical fact from fiction?

Carol Baxter
Oct 11, 2023
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About this webinar

We sit at our computer searching for information about our ancestors and … click … we find something new and intriguing. But wait: it contradicts something else we’ve found. Clearly, both pieces of information can’t be true. So which is true and which isn’t? Or are both untrue? HELP! Until recently, most researchers developed their evidence-analysis skills by a process of trial-and-error. Unfortunately, many researchers have erred more than tried and seem to be the ones most prolific in publishing the results of their “research” on the internet. Yet these errors can prove disastrous, gobbling up our precious time and money as we search in the wrong place – or worse, as we pursue the wrong ancestral line. So how do we ensure that our conclusions are accurate? This seminar will show you how to evaluate our ancestral information – that is, how to weight each piece of information to determine its accuracy – using a clear, logical, easy-to-follow system. After learning these skills you’ll easily be able to determine which information is reliable and which is like a virus that can destroy all your hard work.

About the speaker

Carol Baxter is an experienced and informed historian and genealogist, an internationally-acclaimed, award-winning author, and a dynamic, inspirational presenter. Carol has been a genealogist for four...
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  1. PF
    Patricia Franklin
    2 years ago

    So very informative! I think this is one of the best webinars I've participated in! Thank you for sharing your expertise so clearly.

  2. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    2 years ago

    clear and valuable information to apply to my research

  3. BB
    Brian Boneham
    2 years ago

    Absolutely must watch again webinar, extending the roll of the investigation of various types of evidence when researching ancestors.

  4. NT
    Norm Talbot
    2 years ago

    Carol presents things so precisely and with her excellent syllabus, the subject is well covered and more easily understood.

  5. LB
    Louise Booth
    2 years ago

    clear, concise, and essential viewing! All that plus an outstanding syllabus!

  6. CC
    Christine Chesters
    2 years ago

    I am so thankful for this webinar. I certainly struggle with labeling my sources. Carol is giving many examples that clears up much of my confusion!

  7. EC
    Ellen Del Colle
    2 years ago

    Good reinforcements of research basics. Excellent presenter!

  8. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    2 years ago

    Loads of information

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