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Genealogical Proof in Practice: Resolving Conflicts and Building Sound Conclusions

Every genealogist eventually faces the same question: What do I do when the sources disagree, or do not exist at all? This session walks through real-world case studies from U.S. research where the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) was essential to solving identity problems, sorting same-name individuals, or building reliable conclusions with indirect evidence.

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