Drive-by genealogists should learn a few rules. An absolutely great article worth reading. Sharon Tate Moody breaks down the "source" hierarchy for "drive-by" genealogists to learn. Everybody should read!
A lot of us are guilty of releasing incorrect and unproven information. Yes, in my early days I was also guilty of this, hence my drive for cleaning it all up and removing a lot of unnecessary data and let the next person find the source themselves. Correctly entered sources are mandatory!
Researching our Australian family tree with branches tracing back to Cornwall, England, Scotland and Ireland including our convict past. Surnames include, Lucas, Pinkerton, McLauchlan, Paton, Miller, Mundy, Prisk, Melrose, Bray, Hodges, Leahy, Davis, Wilkinson, Schofield, Brown, Cleary and many others. Using 'genetic genealogy' (DNA) to prove the paper trail and move beyond it. (aka Aussie Rhonda's Genealogy).
Tuesday 20 November 2012
Saturday 3 November 2012
New England's History: Dainggatti Entry Page
For those interested in my Farrell family you will be aware that my grandmother's people are Dainggatti. Jim Belshaw has some excellent articles on his blog New England's History: Dainggatti not only of the Dainggatti but the New England history as well.
Thanks Jim for making the entry page for the Dainggatti it will make it easier to keep track of the relevant post's.
Thanks Jim for making the entry page for the Dainggatti it will make it easier to keep track of the relevant post's.
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