Using sources to fill in a family tree
In this video direct and indirect evidence found within three Scottish civil records is used to fill in a family tree.
These techniques can be used with any country’s records though Scottish records are particularly rich in family information. This show and tell should give you an idea of how to glean evidence from documents and how to approach using a common genealogical chart.
The documents that feature in this video can be found in the ‘Downloads’ section below.
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