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How to clarify information before 1400?
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JohnDoe | Report | 17 Nov 2013 20:49 |
Yes. But even in recent history, genealogy shows different name variations. That is totally natural. Especially if some were not literate. |
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Ru | Report | 16 Nov 2013 09:35 |
We managed to trace my family back to 1425, but the name was spelt slightly differently and this could happen when you go back that far. Incidently, I did not do the research myself and likewise wanted to make sure of the facts before I added to my tree - we have the full tree and to be honest, it did not give as much excitement as those more recent ancestors - too distant. Not royalty, but noble. |
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JohnDoe | Report | 14 Nov 2013 19:35 |
That is true. The tree I originally found the information from does provide a source but it is hard to google it so I am stuck to finding that myself. I have noticed a lot of differences as I always compare information from trees and google search, so will have to sort all that out. I have contacted people via Geni.com so hopefully I can get something good from that. |
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SylviaInCanada | Report | 13 Nov 2013 07:29 |
Daniel |
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jax | Report | 12 Nov 2013 20:25 |
If they have all copied each other...then yes they could all be wrong |
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JohnDoe | Report | 12 Nov 2013 19:37 |
Yes, exactly. Thanks. I agree, I never thought I would come across it but thanks to some trees I have viewed, we have matches that go way back and surely they ALL can't be wrong. There are probably 500 of trees online that I have matches to that relate to royalty. That is the whole point in the question, is it ask for any resources where I can clarify some information. Online is amazing for researching. As it goes further back, all I need to do is google a name and "blam", I got a lot of results. Especially, if it relates to Charlemagne, Charles Martel, Pepin, Clovis, etc etc etc.. |
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AnneRachel | Report | 12 Nov 2013 08:08 |
I have no experience with records in Belgium, but I am currently searching French records and can assure you that they contain much more information than those found in the UK. It may be the same for Belgian records. |
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JohnDoe | Report | 8 Nov 2013 20:12 |
I have managed to get a good amount of information and I have now contacted the Belgium Archives. But, yes, I will definitely need to consider checking out the records via visiting the country itself but that may be a long time from now. |
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SylviaInCanada | Report | 7 Nov 2013 19:29 |
That sounds as if the ancient records, ie, those before your gt gt grandfather, are in Europe. |
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JohnDoe | Report | 7 Nov 2013 19:21 |
The lineage stars from my Great-Great Grandfather who came from Belgium. Hence why it is a good chance for them to be correct but that is why I am asking if there are sources to look at. |
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ChristinaS | Report | 6 Nov 2013 20:03 |
Whereabouts are the 1400s families living? Are they in Holland and Belgium, or are you still looking to research in the UK? |
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jax | Report | 6 Nov 2013 19:36 |
Why don't you ask the person who's tree it is to tell you where they got the info from? |
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JohnDoe | Report | 6 Nov 2013 19:13 |
Yes that is true people but this is why I am asking the main question. I am using this persons tree as A GUIDE! I am wondering, how can I clarify the research before 1400s??? So far I am just getting lectures which is cool but I take dead-ends and mistakes into consideration already so there is no need to keep popping that up. |
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Michael | Report | 6 Nov 2013 11:47 |
i concur with the above. I shared my tree with a "tree grower" and when I checked her tree Ifound she had copied infomation on my mother and grand mother wrongly.Anybody useing the information would then be barking up the wrong tree. BEWARE. |
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SylviaInCanada | Report | 6 Nov 2013 06:39 |
we have a tree given to us by a cousin of my OH's |
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jax | Report | 6 Nov 2013 03:15 |
Why has Reggies post been reported? Looked ok to me |
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JohnDoe | Report | 5 Nov 2013 20:36 |
Thanks Cynthia. I think the information is quite good. I will just have to look at the sources provided. And, it is impossible for any individual to be going as far back as Adam as that individual does not exist. I have too, seen trees going back to "God Almighty", it would be great if he existed also. But it is different with the tree I am looking at, it seems to match up since my ancestors came from a very popular and well known Belgium country "Antwerp". |
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Cynthia | Report | 5 Nov 2013 18:55 |
I would err on the side of caution if I were you Daniel. |
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JohnDoe | Report | 5 Nov 2013 14:55 |
I have emailed him twice and have not got a response. This is part of the problem. |
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Porkie_Pie | Report | 5 Nov 2013 11:01 |
It doesnt matter how big your tree is or how far back it goes, |