The Genealogical Process
Client hires genealogist.
Genealogist works with client to develop a research question that specifically defines what the client is seeking to find out. In this case, the research question was:
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Is the Joseph Maczala who married Katherine Wach, resided in Greenwich, Connecticut with her and their six children, and died on March 28, 1928 in Greenwich, the same person as “Jos. Moczala,” who arrived in New York on the S.S. Dresden from Bremen, Germany on May 13, 1896?
Genealogist researches, looking for documents relevant to answering the question. Emphasis put on direct evidence and primary sources.
Genealogist produces a report, answering the research question to the best of their ability with the sources available, striving to meet the standard of reasonably exhaustive research.
Below is an example of the report produced to answer the research question.
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