Vol. VIII, No. 1
Contributor: Jennie Algee
The number of sources needed depends on what you are trying to prove.
The Genealogy Proof Standard says to make “reasonably exhaustive research,” meaning that we find all available records for the person. This is being as thorough and accurate as possible and is a goal toward which we should all aspire in our genealogical research.
If you are trying to join a lineage society, there are certain requirements...
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