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What is a primary source in genealogy?

A record made at the time of the event.

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  3. A story told many years later

Why: Primary sources are records created close to when the event happened.

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Answer: A record made at the time of the event. Primary sources are records created close to when the event happened.

  1. Genealogy en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genealogy
    Primary sources are records that were made at the time of the event
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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