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- ↑ Stahle, Tyler S. "Understanding the Genealogical Proof Standard". Family Search. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
- ↑ Merriman, Brenda Dougall (2010). Genealogical Standards of Evidence: A Guide for Family Historians. Dundurn. ISBN 9781770705944.
- ↑ "Board for Certification of Genealogists ® - The Genealogical Proof Standard". www.bcgcertification.org. Retrieved 2016-02-20.