ARE YOU SURE THAT'S RIGHT?

The Genealogy Tip of the Day post questions whether a record right or wrong. Maybe it's both.

The Record Might Not Be Wrong Posted: 05 Sep 2019 10:38 AM PDT Genealogical researchers are reminded to be aware that any record can contain an incorrect piece of information. That’s true. A document can contain 15 pieces of information and 14 of them can be totally correct and that one last piece can be a mistake. Maybe. Don’t conclude immediately that something is wrong just because it looks off. Make certain that: You have the correct person. You’ve transcribed the item correctly. You have a good clear image of the record. You are understanding all the terminology in the record. The other information you have about the person is correct.