How does it assist with the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS)?

It provides a framework for exhaustive research, source citations, evidence correlation, conflict resolution, and written conclusions to meet all five GPS elements.

Can this skill help resolve conflicting birth or death dates?

Yes, it includes a dedicated Evidence Analysis Workflow that evaluates source quality, informant reliability, and information timing to resolve discrepancies.

What citation standards does this skill follow?

The skill generates properly formatted citations following 'Evidence Explained' standards, covering census records, vital records, land deeds, and digital archives.

Why does this skill require planning before performing searches?

Professional genealogy requires a systematic approach to ensure exhaustive research and avoid errors. This skill forces a planning phase to clarify objectives and identify the best record sets before execution.

Family History Research Planner

Name: Family History Research Planner
Author: Jst-Well-Dan

byJst-Well-Dan

Learning & Documentation

Provides structured planning, evidence analysis, and professional citation management for systematic genealogy and family history projects.

About

This skill transforms Claude into a methodical genealogy assistant that prioritizes professional standards and systematic planning over impulsive searching. It enforces a 'plan-before-search' workflow, guiding users through the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) to ensure research is exhaustive and well-documented. By leveraging frameworks like the FAN principle (Family, Associates, Neighbors) and 'Evidence Explained' citation standards, it helps researchers organize complex lineages, resolve conflicting data points, and build sound proof arguments for their ancestral findings.

Key Features

Systematic research planning and search strategy development
Detailed research logging to track searches and negative results
Evidence Explained compliant citation generation for historical records
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Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) compliance monitoring
Evidence analysis framework for resolving conflicting information

Use Cases

Developing a comprehensive strategy to break through a genealogical brick wall
Generating professional citations for obscure probate, land, or military documents
Analyzing and reconciling contradictory birth dates across multiple census records

About

Key Features

Systematic research planning and search strategy development
Detailed research logging to track searches and negative results
Evidence Explained compliant citation generation for historical records
0 GitHub stars
Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) compliance monitoring
Evidence analysis framework for resolving conflicting information

Use Cases

Developing a comprehensive strategy to break through a genealogical brick wall
Generating professional citations for obscure probate, land, or military documents
Analyzing and reconciling contradictory birth dates across multiple census records