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The value of genealogical information can vary within a historical record. Here are guidelines on primary vs secondary, original vs derivative categories.

Genealogy records such as historic newspapers, online family trees, published family histories, even birth certificates have potential errors to be aware of.

Here are definitions of basic genealogy terms for the beginning family tree researcher, including vital records, pedigrees, primary sources, parish records, census.