Indirect Evidence - A Case Study
Pauline C. Merrick
Content
Welcome
1m 51s
Speaker's Introduction
1m 2s
Introduction
1m 16s
Case Study
44m 30s
Announcements / prizes
5m 28s
Questions / answers
9m 49s
About this webinar
This Connecticut-based, indirect evidence case study will highlight techniques for researching a woman whose maiden name is known, but her parents are unknown due to deficiencies in the vital records. Techniques will be demonstrated that rely on forming hypotheses and gathering evidence to test those hypotheses. Thorough research of neighbors and associates (the FAN principle) will yield enough evidence to tie this woman back into her family. Records used include pre-1850 census records, deeds, probate, church, and court. Death records of family members provide the final clues that tie them all together.
About the speaker
Pauline C. Merrick has a lifelong interest in genealogy. She is the published author of a book and several magazine articles. She lectures on Connecticut research and DNA. She currently serves on the ...
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Comments (94)
Thank you for an excellent presentation! An excellent example of using the FAN club to make connections that otherwise may be hidden. Solid reasoning, clearly presented, fun to follow along!
Another great webinar on evidence.
I'm wondering if you considered, and ruled out, the possibility that Jones was not her maiden name but her married name from a first marriage? I just stumbled over that sticking point in my research. You would think/hope that if they're going to put anything other than her name at death on a tombstone that it would be her maiden name, but... we all know situations where that information wasn't quite right. How many death certificates have we seen where dad's second wife is listed as someone's mother? A lot of times the folks writing the certificates (or carving the stones) aren't familiar with the deceased's history.
Yes, of course. However two details prevented me from pursuing that red herring:\n1) Her marriage record *may have* referred to her as Mrs. Electa Jones.\n2) She was obviously capable of bearing children, but had none from any first marriage.\nIt is always best to pursue the most probably scenario before veering off into the slim possibilities.
I really love how she systematically tied together the tangents she took on the journey .
Very good presentation. Thank-you!
I truly enjoyed learning paths I would not normally think about in trying to find parents during the early 1800 timeframe. This was helpful in my own research. Thank you!
great webinar
5++++ Her presentation was wonderful.