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Genealogy 101

Genealogy Housekeeping Tools

TOOL PURPOSE CARRY WITH YOU? COPIES REQUIRED
Lineage Chart To record only direct ancestors Yes 1 for each family file
1 for family book
1 to carry
Descendancy Chart To record all descendants of a specific family Yes 1 for each family file
1 of each chart for family book
1 of each chart to carry with you
Family Group Chart To record all children of one set of parents, including names of childrens' spouses No 1 for family file
1 for family book
Master Research Log To track the sources examined for each ancestor and to focus research on other resources not yet examined Yes 1 for each family file
Proof Log To record the documents that are relied upon as proof of your lineage and to keep track of what is still required in the way of documentation Yes 1 for each family file
Family files 1 file group per family surname - used to hold all data and correspondence concerning that family broken down by categories when required: correspondence; hard data; family charts; biographical; other non-related surname information No Not applicable
Inventory lists To record all documents and photographs relating to each family - ideal to use as a prelude to exchanging information with other researchers in order to avoid duplication No 1 in each family file
Correspondents' lists Records the people with whom you have shared correspondence - write names, addresses, phone numbers, website URLs and email addresses of frequent contacts on outside of family file folder No 1 for each family file
Documents & photographs Store all originals in fire-safe, archival-safe storage Never carry original documents or photographs unless you are taking them somewhere for copying purposes Documents: 1 for family file + 1 for family book
Photographs: 1 for family book
Notebook (large spiral-bound type) To record all research notes and to record rough source citations Yes Transcribe notes into applicable family files and charts frequently
Maps To show location of ancestral residence, churches and other landmarks - should have parish or township map, ordnance survey map, street map if ancestor lived in a large town Yes 1 for family file
1 for family book if desired
1 to carry with you


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