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From: HAYDENCOX <>
Subject: Re: LDS Records & Death Certificates as "Sources"
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 1998 07:49:00 EST


In a message dated 98-03-02 23:39:43 EST, you write:

<< I so agree with you. LDS secondary records are helpful, but should be
verified. And I have indeed found exactly the errors you describe on death
cerificates. >>

I think we can go farther and say census records and marriage records are to
be cautiously looked at also. It just depended on who gave the info. As far
as LDS, I would never consider it a source. Just another researcher to
contact. I have found a few LDS researchers who cannot give one source when
asked. WFT is another one to not consider "the answer to your prayers."
If you've ever been burned by a wrong source, then you've learned an easy
answer is probably not the correct one.

Vickie

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