* Recording father when data are questionable
Recording father when data are questionable
My great-grandfather's father is identified in genealogies done by people that I know and whose work I respect. But I am unable to verify the information in birth records or other sources. I am able to verify that the individual in question eventually married my great-grandfather's mother but the date is questionable. How do I show the father's name and also flag it as tentative? Or should I make a Note and leave it at that? Thanks.
Re: Recording father when data are questionable
I'm sure you'll get many options suggested but I tend to use a combination of the graphic image below for 'immediate impact combined with a similar 'flag/icon' and notes describing what is in doubt/needs more evidence. I'm yet to look at the new 'Research Notes' features if FH Version 7.
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Re: Recording father when data are questionable
Thanks, mjashby. So what I've decided to do is flag the birth event for my great-grandfather in the Facts tab to show that these births facts are "tentative" and made a note for each fact that indicates lack of proof of his paternity.