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Diana Elder | Using Evidence Analysis in a Timeline to Separate Individuals of the Same Name
June 5 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hit a genealogy research brick wall? Learn the latest tech tools for creating detailed timelines and how careful data analysis can help you solve cases of merged identities.
Merged identities are a common problem in genealogy – especially in online trees. Arranging records in a timeline and careful evidence analysis of each record can separate identities and lead to new research opportunities. Attend this webinar and learn about sources, information, and evidence, and the power of careful analysis to find errors in research conclusions.
In this session you will learn:
- Why merged identities happen and how they can be problematic
- Ways to create a timeline using genealogy software, tables, or spreadsheets
- Important details to include in a timeline
- How to analyze the records that support the timeline events
- How to use your timeline to find errors in your family tree and solve a merged identity