Yes, I would cite the census for the Residence event. I would cite a more reliable document such as a passenger list for the Immigration event; and I would make a Comment or Note that I believe the immigration info in the census is wrong because [explain reason].
And yes, you're absolutely right. I don't go to the degree of effort I described on everyone in my database; only for some of my ancestors or a complicated situation that is directly relevant to one of my ancestors. Connie --- On Wed, 8/17/11, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: I sometimes use the Notes for the individual to highlight any discrepancies/uncertainties for which I don't have convincing evidence (birth dates come to mind, as do name variants) and that are still a work in progress. As I understand what you are saying, you would cite the full census record (with transcription) for the Residence event, and make a note about any discrepancies with other more certain facts, as opposed to citing the census as an unreliable source for the Immigration event? I like the idea of referencing a separate research report, but I suspect I would only go to that degree of effort for "major" family members rather than more peripheral ones. I am just finishing up one on my grandmother's brother's name (many variants and discrepancies), so when I'm done, I'll create a source in Legacy and reference it. That makes a lot of sense. Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and on our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
