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What is an original source?

A source not based on another source.

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  1. A copy of a copy
  2. A summary written later
  3. A source not based on another source ✔

Why: An original source stands on its own rather than copying another record.

Huh, didn't know that: An original source stands on its own rather than copying another record.

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Answer: A source not based on another source. An original source stands on its own rather than copying another record.

  1. Genealogy en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genealogy
    An original source is one that is not based on another source.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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