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− | A source is | + | A source is ''anything'' (personal testimony, video recording, photograph, newspaper column, gravestone...) from which (genealogical) information can be derived. |
− | + | It is useful to make the following distinctions between sources: | |
− | #Primary source : | + | #Primary source: firsthand evidence of history, made at the time of the [[Events_in_GRAMPS|event]]. For example, diaries, certificates, newspapers, ... |
− | #Secondary source : | + | #Secondary source: accounts of history based upon primary and secondary sources, offering commentary and analysis, such as history books, genealogical publications,... |
− | #Tertiary source : selection and compilation | + | #Tertiary source: a selection and compilation from primary and secondary sources. For example, library catalogues, bibliographies, ... |
== Most important genealogical sources == | == Most important genealogical sources == |
Revision as of 03:48, 9 May 2010
Sources play a key role in genealogy.
Contents
Definition
A source is anything (personal testimony, video recording, photograph, newspaper column, gravestone...) from which (genealogical) information can be derived.
It is useful to make the following distinctions between sources:
- Primary source: firsthand evidence of history, made at the time of the event. For example, diaries, certificates, newspapers, ...
- Secondary source: accounts of history based upon primary and secondary sources, offering commentary and analysis, such as history books, genealogical publications,...
- Tertiary source: a selection and compilation from primary and secondary sources. For example, library catalogues, bibliographies, ...
Most important genealogical sources
Official documents
Religious documents
Residences
- Census records