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== Setting Up an Organized System == | == Setting Up an Organized System == | ||
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| | | bgcolor="#ffff99" valign="middle" align="center" | '''Tip:''' Do NOT change your old files to a new note keeping system all at once. Start slowly with just the one family you are researching right now. Wait to organize the file of another family until you start research on that family.<br> | ||
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| | | valign="middle" align="center" | William <br>FRAZIER<br>1826-1881<br>8<br> | ||
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Start over with number 1 in each different family’s folder. | Start over with number 1 in each different family’s folder. | ||
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/getting_started Organizing Your Paper Files]. A step-by-step video that shows how to collect and sort genealogy materials from your home and family; ideas on how to store and use paper files and documents in relation to a computer genealogy management program. | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/getting_started Organizing Your Paper Files]. A step-by-step video that shows how to collect and sort genealogy materials from your home and family; ideas on how to store and use paper files and documents in relation to a computer genealogy management program. | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/5-minute-genealogy-episode-14-organize-your-records/339 Organize Your Records]. A '5-Minute Genealogy' video on organzing your records. Describes how to create a document storage system that allows quick access to notes you have already gathered and preserves your material for the next generation. | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/5-minute-genealogy-episode-14-organize-your-records/339 Organize Your Records]. A '5-Minute Genealogy' video on organzing your records. Describes how to create a document storage system that allows quick access to notes you have already gathered and preserves your material for the next generation. | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/ | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/5-minute-genealogy-episode-13-organize-your-records/339 Organizing Files ].After you set up a basic filing system to organize your family lines, you may want to supplement the basic system for various special needs. | ||
=== Other Sites === | === Other Sites === | ||
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*[http://www.familyrootsorganizer.com/ Family Roots Organizer] related to FamilySearch pages above. Discusses color codes and pedigree charts. | *[http://www.familyrootsorganizer.com/ Family Roots Organizer] related to FamilySearch pages above. Discusses color codes and pedigree charts. | ||
*[http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library/category.aspx?category=&type=together&page=1&bydate=1 Ancestry’s ''Get It Together'' Archive]. Articles about getting organized. | *[http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library/category.aspx?category=&type=together&page=1&bydate=1 Ancestry’s ''Get It Together'' Archive]. Articles about getting organized. | ||
*[http://www.qnomad.com/divifile/ DiviFile] empowers you with Faceted Classification, an organization method used by librarians, in organizing your research.<br> | *[http://www.qnomad.com/divifile/ DiviFile] empowers you with Faceted Classification, an organization method used by librarians, in organizing your research.<br> | ||
*[http://www.arkansasresearch.com/Guide/Organizing.htm Organizing Your Family Records] in ''Beginner’s Guide to Family History Research.'' Deals with a computer program filing system, family group records, research notes, correspondence, supplies and photography. | *[http://www.arkansasresearch.com/Guide/Organizing.htm Organizing Your Family Records] in ''Beginner’s Guide to Family History Research.'' Deals with a computer program filing system, family group records, research notes, correspondence, supplies and photography. | ||
*[http://www.obrienstore.com/genealogy/the-best-online-family-tree-maker-recording-your-familys-ancestry/ The O'Brien Store: Starting a Family Tree]: Reviews the family tree making programs and websites with an ongoing poll of the popularity of each. | *[http://www.obrienstore.com/genealogy/the-best-online-family-tree-maker-recording-your-familys-ancestry/ The O'Brien Store: Starting a Family Tree]: Reviews the family tree making programs and websites with an ongoing poll of the popularity of each. | ||
*Color Genealogy Filing System found [http://findyourfolks.blogspot.com/2009/02/color-genealogy-filing-system.html on Link] | *Color Genealogy Filing System found [http://findyourfolks.blogspot.com/2009/02/color-genealogy-filing-system.html on Link] | ||
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