Proving Identity: Not Matching Names

Robyn Smith
Jan 11, 2023
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About this webinar

Genealogy records are full of people living in the same place with the same name. How can you discern which one refers to your ancestor? We can’t rely on just names; we’ve got to prove identity. In this lecture, Robyn explains the concept and provides guidelines to ensure that we don’t confuse our ancestor with others in the community.

About the speaker

Robyn Smith has been researching her family and others for over twenty-five years. She specializes in court and land records, genealogy skill building, and slavery research. A respected speaker in the...
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    Kirsten Max
    2 years ago

    This is by far one of the best webinars that I have attended! The information was laid out clearly and was easy to follow. It will really help with my extended family that is full of Catherines, Nicholases, Annas and Michaels! And lots of intermarried families! Thank you Robyn!

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    Louann Holmes
    3 years ago

    Very informative. Well-organized and useful tips.

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    Tina Bierhalter
    3 years ago

    Thank you for an informative webinar on how to find the exact person in the exact place of family tree lineage. My husband and I both have numerous persons in our trees with the same name, first and last. And even a woman who married two different men with the exact name, who turned out to be cousins.

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    Bobbie O'Connell
    3 years ago

    This was one of the best webinars I've attended! The case studies brought out lots of strategies that can be used when working on various research questions. Robyn presented the material at a nice pace, and the handout is great as well. Thank you so much!

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    Jeffrey Vaillant
    3 years ago

    Excellent documentation using the genealogical proof standard!!

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    Patricia Strot
    3 years ago

    Excellent organization and case studies! Thank you.

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    Webinar Viewer
    3 years ago

    Learned some new strategies for working on same-named persons. Thank you!

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    Webinar Viewer
    3 years ago

    Good examples of documents and maps.

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