Methods
Compare St. Augustine Parish, Cemetery, and Newspaper Lanes
This field note is part of the FOBA learning stream. It is meant to orient readers and point toward better source work.
Key points
- Parish records, cemetery files, and newspapers can support different claims; they should not be blended into one unsourced sentence.
- Translation context and record-creator power should stay visible in notes and public copy.
- Contradictions are normal and should be documented rather than hidden.
Next steps
- Build three lane sections in one place packet.
- Track exact names, dates, and location variants across the lanes.
- Use claim review for strengthened family-origin lines.
Source trail
- FOBA St. Augustine hub – Place context and timeline links.
- FOBA Place Packet template – Lane-based packet workflow.