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Avoiding the Same Name Trap

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(**Please note: This video contains minor audio glitches due to a technical issue during recording. We apologize for the inconvenience.)

This class is taught from a Latter-day Saint perspective.

This is the second class in the Boost Your Family History Brain Power Series (Basic). In this class, Kathryn Grant explains and demonstrates the "Same Name Trap", which refers to the common mistake in genealogy where two individuals with the same or similar names are incorrectly assumed to be the same person. This can lead to merging their records in Family Tree, resulting in inaccurate relationships, and misleading record hints. To avoid this trap, it is crucial to verify details such as birth dates, locations, family connections, and other identifying information before merging individuals in your family tree. Ensuring accuracy in these details helps maintain the integrity of your genealogical research.

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