Raw facts do not tell a story. They may not even tell the truth about what they do relate. As researchers, we seek original documents that offer us “the facts.” But facts are impish devils, and historical records do not speak for themselves. They cannot explain themselves. They are inert objects created by individuals of a different time, a different culture, and who-knows-what mindset. If taken at face value, records and their “facts” can deceive, mislead, or confuse us. The only voice that documents have is the voice we give them. With every document we find, and every story we tell, we have a choice:
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Very helpful. Thank you so much.
Impressive webinar from a real-deal genealogist! Thank you for sharing your method and insights ESM!
I learned so much from this.
So sad to be losing such a genealogy icon, but thank you Elizabeth for all you have done to educate fledgling genealogists. You will be missed. Enjoy yourwell-earned retirement!
Just brilliant! Thank you!
I’d love to see lectures like this where British or Irish records are being used as examples too – whilst this is obviously methodology that can be applied anywhere, it would still be good to get clues as to what else might provide context across the pond.
As always Elizabeth is amazing. I’ve been her student in institutes, conference and webinars for more than 30 years. She raised me genealogically!
Thank you, Elizabeth, for your countless contributions to the field of genealogy. Your teachings and legacy will continue to inspire all of us. Wishing you all the best in the years to come!
Wonderful reminder of what good genealogists must do. I loved your lecture in using DNA to figure out the structure and relationships of families in (I think) Alabama and Georgia.