No, No, Nanette! What Negative Evidence is…and isn’t

Negative evidence is the hardest type of evidence to understand or use in genealogical research. By definition, a “type of evidence arising from an absence of a situation or information in extant records where that information might be expected.”

The Legal Genealogist®, Judy G. Russell, is a genealogist with a law degree who writes and lectures on subjects ranging from using court records in family history to understanding DNA testing. An internationally known lecturer and award winning writer, she holds credentials as a Certified Genealogist® and Certified Genealogical Lecturer℠ from the Board for Certification of Genealogists®.

Her blog is at https://www.legalgenealogist.com.

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We’re Hybrid! 

DGC Meetings are free and open to the public. Join via Zoom or in person at the Davis Senior Center, 646 A St., Davis. All in-person attendees please RSVP via email to President@davisgenealogy.org in advance for this free talk. Masks are strongly suggested. Zoom guest passes also available via email.

Free book table often available at the meeting for in-person attendees. Refreshments are welcome, some will be provided by the club.

The Genealogy Library inside the Davis Senior Center is open and staffed by a volunteer on Wednesdays & Fridays from 1:00 to 3:30 pm. Please mark your calendar and drop in! Visit https://DavisGenealogy.org for more information about the club or library.