Family Search 4

The details of the search results have shown up in the screen below. We see that Clara Rose Ablett was born in 1879 at Myrtleford, Victoria, Australia.  Father: George Ablett.  Mother: Elizabeth Hart.  The name Elizabeth is actually incorrect and should be Eliza, as on her birth-certificate.  (Internet databases are a great way of storing genealogical data, unfortunately, they are also a great way of spreading incorrect data).  However, all results should be checked against certified certificates if possible and until this happens search results such as this one must be recorded as temporary until verified.  Note the source information as Film Number 2034444.  It is possible to follow this film number hyperlink and look at the details (not now).  It is important that we record the source of all records so that our genealogy can be re-traced if necessary.

Fig 2.6 Search Results Later in the course we look at the certified birth certificate for Eliza Hart and discuss the important principle of verifying names form certificates. (Elizabeth should read Eliza).  We shall also see that Eliza had a sister named Elizabeth. [Click here to continue]

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