Is there a proper way to determine parentage?
I am trying to use the online records to find parents for my 5th great-grandmother. There are several baptism records for women with her name, some with slightly different spellings of her surname, but only one baptism record that fits well with her marriage date, making her 24 at marriage. A few other records would give her an age at marriage of 13-15.
Can I confidently accept the baptism record that nets her an age of 24 at marriage?
If not, is there some way to determine which baptism record, and thus parents, are more likely to be hers?
Thanks so much for help with this. Much appreciated.
Elizabeth
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@1stackgen4 I was able to find what the genealogists among us would say is the minimum before you could assume that the record is valid.
Genealogical Proof Standard
The purpose of the Genealogical Proof Standard[1] is to show what the minimums are that a genealogist must do for his or her work to be credible.
There are five elements to the Genealogical Proof Standard:
- Reasonably exhaustive research has been conducted.
- Each statement of fact has a complete and accurate source citation.
- The evidence is reliable and has been skillfully correlated and interpreted.
- Any contradictory evidence has been resolved.
- The conclusion has been soundly reasoned and coherently written.
Any proof statement is subject to re-evaluation when new evidence arises.
More information about the Genealogical Proof Standard can be found on the Board for Certification of Genealogists website.
Another wiki article about The Genealogical Proof Standard
But, since it is going to the World Family Tree and everyone else will have an opportunity to correct it if it is later determined to be inaccurate, then you can go ahead with your best information, if you put a reason statement that is sound.
Scott
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Thank you so much. I assumed there were rules, but didn't know how to find them. This is extremely helpful. Thank you for taking the time to help me.
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