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Methodology and Skills Genealogical Proof Standard

When Enough is Enough

Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL
Apr 14, 2023
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Speaker's Introduction
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Introduction
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Proof Standard
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Source Citation
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Analysis & Coorrelation
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Resolve the Conflicts
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The Right Test
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Tree Completeness
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Announcements / prize
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Questions / answers
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About this webinar

When weaving DNA and paper trail evidence together, how do we know when enough is enough? There’s often a thin line between a convincing case and one that falls just short of meeting genealogical standards. When we look at specific cases, what guides us in determining when we have enough DNA or enough documentary evidence or enough of both-and when more will be needed to meet the Genealogical Proof Standard?

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Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL
A genealogist with a law degree, Judy G. Russell is a lecturer, educator and writer who enjoys helping others understand a wide variety of genealogical issues, including the interplay between genealogy and the law. She has a bachelor’s degre
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    Dawn Carlile
    2 years ago

    Excellent, excellent, excellent! Wonderful examples and descriptions of the different situations and why or why not it was enough.

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    Tamara Quiring
    2 years ago

    Always entertaining and packed with information

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    Dianne Norton
    2 years ago

    Each DNA webinar I listen to I learn more about how to use DNA to my advantage. Thanks for the lesson.

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    Teresa Shane
    2 years ago

    Excellent tools and ideas

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    PATRICIA REEDY
    2 years ago

    There was a wealth of information in this webinar. I especially liked the examples. It explained it better.

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    ANNE SANDERSON
    2 years ago

    Clear exposition of the types of options & responsibilities in doing this kind of research, presented in an interesting way likely to motivate researchers.

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    Gwynn Socolich
    2 years ago

    Excellent webinar. Judy Russell clarified my confusion re DNA + Documentary and what constitutes proof.

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    Peggy Maeger
    2 years ago

    Extremely enlightening!

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