The sources we rely on for our family histories provide information, but the analysis of that information, the extraction of evidence and formulation into proof is seldom talked about in genealogy circles, especially in the UK. This talk will discuss sources, information and evidence, how to categorise them and use them effectively to solve family history problems. It will introduce the Genealogical Proof Standard and answer the question of “What is Proof?”
The audience will learn:
- How to categorise sources, information & evidence
- How to corroborate evidence to make a convincing case
- How to apply the Genealogical Proof Standard
- How to know that your case is proven
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About the Speaker
Phil Isherwood
Phil Isherwood is a family history speaker and writer alongside his full-time career in the software industry. He brings a passion for best-practice methods and innovative technology to his genealogical research. Phil is a contributor to Family Tree magazine, a Family History Advisor for Oxfordshire Family History Society and co-founder of Pro-Am Genies, a networking group for professional and aspiring pro genealogists.
