Ethics Statement
CCGS Statement of Ethics and Responsibility
(Adopted 11 September 2007)
The Craven County Genealogical Society of North Carolina, Inc. encourages its members to pledge:
As a research genealogist, I will use the information I encounter for historical and genealogical purposes.
I will respect the:
• Books and records which I am allowed to examine;
• Privacy of the individuals whose information I encounter in my research;
• Custodians of the records;
• Copyright laws that pertain to work published by other people.
• The Craven County Genealogical Society of North Carolina, Inc. encourages its members to be responsible and ethical researchers, publishers, and genealogists;
• Be truthful in word and in print;
• Cite primary sources of information such as vital records, court records, eyewitness accounts, etc.;
• After careful analysis of secondary sources, such as censuses, transcriptions, books, etc., document conclusions with modifiers such as circa, according to, possible, probable, etc.;
• Allow other researchers to test your theories;
• Avoid hearsay and assumptions. Work to prevent misinformation from circulating;
• If possible, publish significant discoveries;
• Acknowledge others who have contributed to your knowledge as a genealogist;
• Publish with written consent of subjects, authors, publishers, and repositories that hold unique records;
• Embrace the genealogical community. Participate in genealogical, historical and preservation societies; attend workshops and lectures;
• Engage in acts of genealogical kindness.
Ethical standards consulted: Savannah Area Genealogical Association, International Internet Genealogical Association, Federation of Genealogical Societies, National Genealogical Society, Board for Certification of Genealogists, North Carolina Genealogical Society, Inc., Connecticut Genealogical Society, Inc.
(Adopted 11 September 2007)
The Craven County Genealogical Society of North Carolina, Inc. encourages its members to pledge:
As a research genealogist, I will use the information I encounter for historical and genealogical purposes.
I will respect the:
• Books and records which I am allowed to examine;
• Privacy of the individuals whose information I encounter in my research;
• Custodians of the records;
• Copyright laws that pertain to work published by other people.
• The Craven County Genealogical Society of North Carolina, Inc. encourages its members to be responsible and ethical researchers, publishers, and genealogists;
• Be truthful in word and in print;
• Cite primary sources of information such as vital records, court records, eyewitness accounts, etc.;
• After careful analysis of secondary sources, such as censuses, transcriptions, books, etc., document conclusions with modifiers such as circa, according to, possible, probable, etc.;
• Allow other researchers to test your theories;
• Avoid hearsay and assumptions. Work to prevent misinformation from circulating;
• If possible, publish significant discoveries;
• Acknowledge others who have contributed to your knowledge as a genealogist;
• Publish with written consent of subjects, authors, publishers, and repositories that hold unique records;
• Embrace the genealogical community. Participate in genealogical, historical and preservation societies; attend workshops and lectures;
• Engage in acts of genealogical kindness.
Ethical standards consulted: Savannah Area Genealogical Association, International Internet Genealogical Association, Federation of Genealogical Societies, National Genealogical Society, Board for Certification of Genealogists, North Carolina Genealogical Society, Inc., Connecticut Genealogical Society, Inc.
