Frequently I get asked the correct way to source a document when entered into a genealogy software program. Most programs offer in their ‘Help’ link examples of how to do this but often you would need to go back and refer to it each time to enter a record to ensure you have completely it … [Read more…]
This advice came from one of the Rootsweb Lists I read. Upon filling out your census form, make copies of it to keep in your records. This will ensure that the next generations in your family won’t have to wait the required number of years for the census records to become public! We will be … [Read more…]
Organization is key when researching but like everything else, it does require some type of system and a bit of discipline. I’ve tried a few different systems over the years but my favourite one is the use of a filing cabinet with a colour coded filing system and tabs. I use two colours of files … [Read more…]
With so many sources of information available today and so many websites to choose from, it’s sometimes difficult to understand just what and how records are used for researching – especially if you are new to genealogy. As much as we would all just love to jump right in and begin researching this could probably … [Read more…]
