Why should you consider who the informant was?

It affects how reliable the information is.

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  1. It affects how reliable the information is ✔
  2. It changes the paper color
  3. It decides the font used

Why: Knowing who gave the information helps judge whether it is trustworthy.

Huh, didn't know that: Knowing who gave the information helps judge whether it is trustworthy.

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A good informant is worth their weight in records!
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Answer: It affects how reliable the information is. Knowing who gave the information helps judge whether it is trustworthy.

  1. Genealogy en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genealogy
    Genealogists must carefully consider who provided the information and what they knew.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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