Notes
Posted: 16 Apr 2021, 12:02
One of the most important things to do when ceating a Family Tree is to keep proper Notes as you research. ! How many of us have repeated research because we haven't done this?
Personally, I break my Tree down into four sections according to the surnames of my Grandparents. I then keep a notebook for each of the four surnames and in this I record any pieces of info I find that I cannot readily add to my tree, but may be useful in the future or need further research.
If it's a joint Tree with husband/partners then you will end up with 8 surnames and 8 books.
Each note contains the person's name, the date I found the info, where I found the info, a brief description of what I have found, and where I need to go to find further info or confirm the info I have eg Library, another website, a Records Office etc.
I admit I am still an old fashioned pen and paper Girl, but this method works for me. Other members will use their computers/Laptops to do the same thing and will hopefully expand on this post by adding their methods.
Personally, I break my Tree down into four sections according to the surnames of my Grandparents. I then keep a notebook for each of the four surnames and in this I record any pieces of info I find that I cannot readily add to my tree, but may be useful in the future or need further research.
If it's a joint Tree with husband/partners then you will end up with 8 surnames and 8 books.
Each note contains the person's name, the date I found the info, where I found the info, a brief description of what I have found, and where I need to go to find further info or confirm the info I have eg Library, another website, a Records Office etc.
I admit I am still an old fashioned pen and paper Girl, but this method works for me. Other members will use their computers/Laptops to do the same thing and will hopefully expand on this post by adding their methods.