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Recognizing Inaccurate and Misleading Genealogical

Records, Citations, and Sources

Join us for a FREE virtual program on Feb. 4th at 2:30 p.m. ET!

False and error filled information can be found in all genealogy sources, including many of the highest rated quality sources. The Internet has proliferated this tendency. In the name of convenience and time, genealogists are increasingly failing to compare original records with the information gleaned from print and online resources. Taking this information at face value, leads to mistakes spreading throughout sources.  This seminar will discuss issues associated with this topic and how to overcome problems.  

Bryan L. Mulcahy is an experienced librarian specializing in adult reference, genealogy, and literacy. He has served as a librarian with the Lee County Library System since 1990. Prior to this, he held similar roles with the Southwest Georgia Regional Library and Moultrie-Colquitt County Library from 1984 to 1990, including work with the Ellen Payne Odom Genealogy Library. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Reference and Circulation Assistant at Florida State University Law Library and as an archivist with Leahy Business Archives. Bryan holds a B.A. and MLS from Florida State University.