When Wrong is Actually Right: Constructing Proof Arguments for Counterintuitive Conflicts (a 2022 Reisinger lecture)
Meryl Schumacker, CG
Content
Welcome
0:56
Introduction
1:54
Genealogical Proofs
3:33
Logic
17:28
Ganz Family
12:34
Writing Proofs
6:54
A Short Story
2:28
Questions / answers
8:07
About this webinar
Name changes, enumerator errors, and terrible informants can combine to create major inconsistencies in documentation. Records that, at first glance, appear to be major mismatches can later turn out to be correct. Researching non-English-speaking immigrant families requires a comfort level with these layered conflicts-upon-conflicts. This session demonstrates how to use logic to confirm that a wrong-name, wrong-age, wrong-everything record can actually be right, with an emphasis on immigrant families. Participants will learn how to transfer that logic to a written proof argument.
Part of the Joy Reisinger Memorial Lecture Series, held in person at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah (and broadcast here).
About the speaker
Meryl Schumacker, Certified Genealogist®, is the founder of We Go Way Back LLC in New York City. Meryl specializes in New York City genealogy from the 17th-20th centuries; Jewish genealogy in the Unit...
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Comments (104)
A clear and concise presentation that eases common anxieties of writing about conflicting information. Meryl demonstrates how to make familial connections with imperfect records! Time well spent with this webinar.
Great presenter and presentation. Very clear and easy to follow.
Great information. Great speaker and easy to understand and follow.
Very informative
concise and excellent
Nuts and bolts, so clarifying!!
Excellent, interesting, and educational look at how to resolve conflicts. Very enjoyable!
Excellent speaker, presentation & handout! Give me a new look at proof arguments for conflicting information. Thank you, Meryl!