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Re: Too much information...
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Beverley | Report | 13 Nov 2009 19:07 |
I am hoping someone may be able to help a newbie. I only starting researching my family a few weeks ago and already have so much information (probably incomplete or incorrect) that I don't know what to do with it all. Now I find from reading this board that I should be writing down EVERYTHING. But where?? Can anyone give me any tips to organise myself so I can find the information again quickly when I need it? |
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Rambling | Report | 13 Nov 2009 19:20 |
I think all of us do this, we get so excited and jump from one name to another . |
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Beverley | Report | 13 Nov 2009 19:23 |
And I thought it was just me being a bit over enthusiastic. Thanks for that. If I start printing things though, I feel I'll drown in paper but I'll take your advice. |
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Beverley | Report | 13 Nov 2009 20:26 |
That could also work for me but what if you don't have your computer switched on and you just want to look at one thing? Shouldn't there be some written notes? They are the ones I'm having problems with. |
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MargaretM | Report | 13 Nov 2009 20:48 |
I suggest you get a family tree computer program. I use Familytree Maker. For every person there's another screen for keeping notes. So easy to access. Don't forget to source all of the info you get, I didn't do that at first and it caused a few problems. Now I source every little bit of info that I get. |
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Beverley | Report | 13 Nov 2009 20:53 |
Ah - that leads me to another question if that's OK. I already have a lot of information but and already beginning to forget where I found it. Should I now go back to the beginning and source all that? Would it be helpful later or shouldn't I bother? |
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Beverley | Report | 13 Nov 2009 21:17 |
I was dreading you saying that Barbara but I take your point. Wish me luck! |
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Beverley | Report | 14 Nov 2009 08:21 |
Thanks very much for all your help. I'm enjoying myself already. |
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mgnv | Report | 14 Nov 2009 09:00 |
I'm not much in favour of paper copies. I keep everything in files on my PC. |