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SERVING GENEALOGY PATRONS
Katie Quick Derby – Culpeper County Library
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Types of Genealogy Patrons
Beginner
Novice
Experienced
Professional
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Getting StartedNo Specific Objective
Family LegendsForensic /
Genetic Interest
Beginner
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Forms
Pedigree Chart Family Group Research LogPedigree Chart Family Group Research Log
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Caution with Compiled Records
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PaleographyReference Materials
MethodologyOriginal Records
Experienced
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Evidence Explained Mastering Genealogical Proof
Professional Genealogy
Essential Reference Books
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Paleography Help
Script Tutorial
Brigham Young University
Palaeography Tutorial
UK National Archives
Books
Reading Early American Handwriting
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• Finding Aids
• Modern Equipment
• Reference
Your Collection
• Inter-library Loan
• Databases
Access to other
Collections
• Family History Centers
• Archives
• Courthouse
Send them elsewhere
Helping Professional Researchers
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Know Your Genealogical Sources
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Working a Genealogy Reference Question