Evidence Toolbox

Tools for Better Genealogy Searches and Stronger Evidence

Tools

Below you'll find our initial tool, along with a preview of what's coming next.


Our First Tool

Negative Search Generator

Every thorough search deserves a documented statement. Describe your negative search in plain language and get a polished, standards-ready result — formatted for your research log or proof argument. Save all your searches at the end of your session.

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Tools in Development

The following are example tools in progress.

  • Citation Fixer — Automatically rewrite messy or incomplete source citations into Evidence‑Explained–style formats.
  • Locality Briefing Tool — Generate a concise locality overview: county formation, boundary changes, record availability, and known record losses.
  • Obituary Miner — Extract key genealogical facts from obituary text and present them in a structured, research‑ready format.
  • BLM Neighbor Analyzer — Review and analyze federal land patents, identify nearby settlers, and analyze settlement patterns using distance‑based clustering.
  • Newspaper Search Optimizer — Strengthens your search terms and filters to help you find articles standard searches miss.