Why Citing Sources is Crucial in Genealogy and How to Do it Right (AncestralFindings.com)

Published: Wed, 12/10/14

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Why Citing Sources is Crucial in Genealogy and How to Do it Right

As a beginning genealogist, you may not give much thought to citing your sources in your research. However, it is a vitally important part of any serious type of genealogical pursuit. Citing sources serves a variety of purposes. Most importantly, it lets you know where you found your information. This is crucial as you get further into your research on a family. You may find new, conflicting information on a person you’ve already researched. By

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Quaker Persecutions in Puritan Massachusetts

The Puritans came to the American colonies to worship as they chose, as they believed the official Anglican church of England was corrupt. However, they did not extend that religious freedom to anyone else. Their goal was to build a solely Puritan community, and no other faiths were welcome. Any outside influences could easily corrupt their brand new and still fragile community. That is when the Quaker movement began in England, newly arriving Puritans brought

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Fiddling around led to a lot of notes (Genetoons Cartoon #17)

Genetoons is a simple, one-panel, Genealogy cartoons for the whole family to enjoy. Using a Genealogical idea or fact, I want the reader to laugh! I hope you enjoy them.

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