Here are 15 common mistakes genealogists make in 15 minutes. Everyone makes some of these mistakes, don’t let it be you.

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TIMING
0:00 Intro.
0:17 Importing from others’ trees.
1:30 Assume it’s true if in records.
2:15 Original vs copy of records.
3:04 Not keeping research notes on direct ancestors.
3:55 Not transcribing records.
4:34 Not researching at state or national archives.
5:00 Getting upset about unanswered requests.
6:10 Assuming others’ trees are correct.
7:28 Not understanding negative evidence.
8:25 Not looking at local libraries.
8:56 Not creating a research question.
9:44 Being Unorganized.
12:18 Take a DNA test.
13:13 Not looking on other platforms.
14:15 Not reaching out to family members.
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