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Ch 4 - Evaluation of Evidence
1. Chapter 4:
Evaluation of Evidence
The Researcher’s Guide to American
Genealogy, 3rd ed.
Val D. Greenwood
2. Basic Definitions
• Evidence
– Anything that pertains to or establishes the point or
issue in question (how facts are proven)
• Facts
– Relate to circumstances as they were, or to events as
they actually took place
– Absolute realities as distinguished from opinions,
presumptions, and suppositions
• Proof
– Desired effect of evidence
3. Types of Evidence
• Information
– Primary
– Secondary
• Evidence
– Direct
– Circumstantial (indirect)
– Collateral
– Hearsay
4.
5. Standard of Proof
• Beyond a reasonable doubt
• Preponderance of the evidence (POE)
• Clear and convincing
• Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS)
6. Genealogy Research Process Map – ThinkGenealogy.com
http://www.thinkgenealogy.com/wp-content/uploads/genealogy-
research-map.pdf