Genealogy Proof - Not Guess Work

Genealogy Proof, Not Guesswork: Mastering Family History Standards and Strategies is your roadmap to credible genealogy. 6x9 Book full of help and ideas.

Most family trees online are riddled with errors. One wrong attachment can throw generations off course. This book gives you the proven framework to avoid those mistakes and build a trustworthy family tree — one grounded in evidence, not assumptions.

Inside, you’ll discover:
✅ How to avoid the biggest genealogy pitfalls that derail researchers.
✅ The five essential elements of the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) — explained in plain language.
✅ How to write professional-quality source citations that others can follow.
✅ A detective’s toolkit for analyzing and evaluating evidence.
✅ Advanced strategies to smash genealogical brick walls, including the FAN Club principle, deep-dive archival research, and the use of DNA evidence.
✅ How to write clear, convincing proof statements, summaries, and arguments.

Whether you are a beginner eager to build a reliable family tree or an experienced genealogist seeking mastery, this book will show you how to do genealogy the right way.

Stop chasing shaky leaves. Stop relying on guesswork. Start applying standards and strategies that work.

Build your family tree with confidence. Build it with proof.