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| − | + | Sources play a key role in [[genealogy]]. | |
| + | ==Definition== | ||
| + | A source is a text (sometimes oral presentation, audio recording, video recording) from which (genealogical) information is derived. | ||
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| + | Scientifically, one will make 3 distinctions: | ||
| + | #Primary source : text which is a firsthand written evidence of history, made at the time of the [[event]] by someone who has seen it happen. Eg: diaries, certificates, newspapers, ... | ||
| + | #Secondary source : Written accounts of history based upon the evidence from primary sources and other secondary sources, offering commentary and analysis. Eg: history books, genealogical publications,... | ||
| + | #Tertiary source : selection and compilation of primary and secondary sources. Eg: library catalogue, bibliographies, ... | ||
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| + | == Most important genealogical sources == | ||
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| + | === Official documents === | ||
* Birth certificates | * Birth certificates | ||
* Still births | * Still births | ||
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* Official name changes | * Official name changes | ||
| − | + | === Religious documents === | |
| + | * Baptize records | ||
| + | * Marriage records | ||
| + | * Burial records | ||
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| + | === Legal documents === | ||
| + | * Court cases | ||
| + | * Notary documents | ||
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| + | === Migration === | ||
* Passenger lists | * Passenger lists | ||
* Record of landing | * Record of landing | ||
| − | + | === Residences === | |
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* Census records | * Census records | ||
| + | * Property documents | ||
* Phone books | * Phone books | ||
| − | + | === Final resting places === | |
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* Cemetery list of interments | * Cemetery list of interments | ||
| + | * War graves | ||
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| + | === Military === | ||
| + | * Enlistment lists | ||
| + | * Draft lottery documents | ||
| + | * Medals | ||
| + | * MIA - Missing in Action | ||
| + | * Deserters | ||
| − | + | === Personal Documents === | |
| + | * Diaries | ||
| + | * Correspondence | ||
| + | * Household bills | ||
| + | == Other Possible Sources == | ||
* Bibles | * Bibles | ||
* Stories | * Stories | ||
* Publications | * Publications | ||
* Photos | * Photos | ||
| + | * Employment information | ||
* Medical records | * Medical records | ||
* DNA | * DNA | ||
Revision as of 03:59, 15 March 2007
Sources play a key role in genealogy.
Contents |
Definition
A source is a text (sometimes oral presentation, audio recording, video recording) from which (genealogical) information is derived.
Scientifically, one will make 3 distinctions:
- Primary source : text which is a firsthand written evidence of history, made at the time of the event by someone who has seen it happen. Eg: diaries, certificates, newspapers, ...
- Secondary source : Written accounts of history based upon the evidence from primary sources and other secondary sources, offering commentary and analysis. Eg: history books, genealogical publications,...
- Tertiary source : selection and compilation of primary and secondary sources. Eg: library catalogue, bibliographies, ...
Most important genealogical sources
Official documents
- Birth certificates
- Still births
- Marriage certificates
- Divorces
- Death certificates
- Official name changes
Religious documents
- Baptize records
- Marriage records
- Burial records
Legal documents
- Court cases
- Notary documents
Migration
- Passenger lists
- Record of landing
Residences
- Census records
- Property documents
- Phone books
Final resting places
- Cemetery list of interments
- War graves
Military
- Enlistment lists
- Draft lottery documents
- Medals
- MIA - Missing in Action
- Deserters
Personal Documents
- Diaries
- Correspondence
- Household bills
Other Possible Sources
- Bibles
- Stories
- Publications
- Photos
- Employment information
- Medical records
- DNA
