Genealogical Proof Standard
An explanation of the Genealogical Proof
Standard (GPS) used by professional genealogists can be found in “The BCG
Standards Manual” by the Board for Certification of Genealogists Millennium
Edition, pgs. 1-19, Ancestry Publishing My Family.com Inc., 2000, ISBN
0-916489-92-2”. It is strongly
recommended, that everyone conducting family history research use the GPS, so
that the results of their research are the best they can be. The GPS has five components; basically stated,
they are:
- Conduct a thorough search of all records available for evidence.
- Cite the sources of all searches.
- Analysis of the information must be done.
- Recognize any discrepancies between evidence found.
- Come up with a conclusion from the evidence analysis, with the understanding that if new cited information and evidence, that has been analyzed, comes to light, a more concise conclusion must be created.
This may sound dry but is very important in
the grand scheme of your family history research.
Happy Hunting!!
“May All Your Genealogical Dreams Come
True!!!”
Tammy Tipler-Priolo BASc., PLCGS
The Ancestor Investigator
