When using the International Genealogical Index (IGI) at FamilySearch.org, it's essential to know there are TWO main types of records: Controlled extractions and patron submissions.
"It's in the IGI" says nothing about reliability. Controlled extractions are records that have been indexed by two people working independently, and any disagreement judged by a third person. These are considered to be highly reliable -- there is such a record, source is given, and it says what the indexers recorded. (Not perfect -- but a low error rate.) Patron submissions are from individuals, often members of the LDS Church (Mormons.) Often, no source is available. The information may be accurate, submitted by a careful researcher; or it may be totally wrong, submitted by someone who "thought" it was correct. It's not at all reliable; may be useful as a clue for further research. Since Legacy allows source details, I suggest that "IGI - controlled extraction" or "IGI - patron submission" might be useful details to enter. Hope this is helpful. Dolly in Maryland Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
