Top 7 Genealogy Mistakes That Keep You Stuck (and how to finally solve them!)

Описание: Stop making these research mistakes and grow your family tree. We'll explore each mistake in detail, providing insights and strategies for genealogists to improve their research methods and avoid common pitfalls. WATCH TO THE END where Lisa reveals one of her biggest personal mistakes!

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⌚ Chapters - each topic is followed by a specific SOLUTION!
00:00 Introduction to Genealogy Mistakes
01:28 Mistake #7: Chasing Hints
02:52 Mistake #6: Ignoring Name Variations
04:16 Mistake #5: Forgetting the Fan Club
06:42 Mistake #4: Relying Solely on Indexed Records
09:26 Mistake #3: Accepting Secondary Information as Fact
12:23 Mistake #2: Not Documenting Sources
16:00 Mistake #1: Lack of a Research Plan and Specific Question

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