Jul 23, 2011 | Research Methods, Research Methods by Michael Hait
The records we have located thus far provide both direct and indirect evidence that Robert S. Tarleton’s parents were Joseph and Sarah Tarleton. They were identified as such in the 1871 Freedman’s Bank record (see this earlier post for a full discussion)...
Dec 4, 2010 | Research Methods, Research Methods by Michael Hait
In the last entry, we created a brief research plan for several record groups available online. Having completed the research, the information located, and citations for the sources searched, appear below in the research log. Repository Record Group Searching...
Oct 13, 2010 | Research Methods, Research Methods by Michael Hait
As previously mentioned, the first part of the process comprising the Genealogical Proof Standard is to conduct a “reasonably exhaustive search” for all records relevant to your research problem. We have already discovered and analyzed two records regarding our...
May 18, 2010 | Research Methods, Research Methods by Michael Hait
In the previous two entries, we examined two records regarding Robert S. Tarleton. Though the information contained in both records have been analyzed according to the highest standards of evidence analysis current in genealogy, have we met the Genealogical Proof...
May 18, 2010 | Research Methods, Research Methods by Michael Hait
In the previous entry of this column, we examined the Freedmans Bank deposit slip for an African-American man named Robert S. Tarleton. To gather more information on this person, we will examine the federal census records. The Constitution of the United States of...
May 18, 2010 | Research Methods, Research Methods by Michael Hait
In the last article, we discussed the various terms and considerations necessary to properly evaluate source records. Here we will apply this process to a record relating to the Lowcountry. Document Images The copyright for the document images presented here...
May 18, 2010 | Research Methods, Research Methods by Michael Hait
One important aspect of the Genealogical Proof Standard is its focus on the principles of sound record analysis. Using these principles, you will be able to distinguish between different types of records, information, and evidence and use these distinctions, together...
May 18, 2010 | Research Methods, Research Methods by Michael Hait
Under the current standards of genealogical proof, source citation and analysis are supreme. But what constitutes a genealogical source record? Some genealogy extremists hold to the unreasonable opinion that only government-issued records are reliable...
May 18, 2010 | Research Methods, Research Methods by Michael Hait
(This article first appeared in the African-American Genealogy Examiner column on 15 May 2009.) Briefly stated, the GPS raises modern genealogy research to the level of other academic disciplines. Ushered in and promoted by professional genealogists like Christine...
