Source Information
Ancestry.com. Pitfalls in Genealogical Research [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 1997. Original data: Rubincam, Milton. Pitfalls in Genealogical Research. Salt Lake City, UT, USA: Ancestry Incorporated, 1987.
About Pitfalls in Genealogical Research
The material addressed in this database is designed to help the beginning genealogist avoid the pitfalls most commonly fallen into, even by experienced genealogists. The topics include: family traditions, interpretation of terms, the problem of surnames, the 1752 Calendar change, fraudulent pedigrees, and more, making this an excellent resource guide for both beginner and experienced genealogists.
