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=== Computer Programs for Generating Forms === | === Computer Programs for Generating Forms === | ||
You could also use computer programs to generate these forms. After you type genealogical information once, these programs can generate many kinds of forms such as completed family group records and pedigrees. For example, the Personal Ancestral File computer program makes it easier to cite the sources which document events, and allow you to even add customized events to a family group record. Computer programs allow you to make frequent updates and share information with others while limiting the mistakes caused by redundant typing or writing of information. For further details see [[Organize the New Records#Using_a_Computer_for_Genealogy|Using a Computer for Genealogy]]. | You could also use computer programs to generate these forms. After you type genealogical information once, these programs can generate many kinds of forms such as completed family group records and pedigrees. For example, the Personal Ancestral File computer program makes it easier to cite the sources which document events, and allow you to even add customized events to a family group record. Computer programs allow you to make frequent updates and share information with others while limiting the mistakes caused by redundant typing or writing of information. For further details see [[Organize the New Records#Using_a_Computer_for_Genealogy|Using a Computer for Genealogy]]. The 2009 edition of the book "Secrets of Tracing Your Ancestors" by W. Daniel Quillen recommends creating forms that work for your unique research goals. Templates can be easliy created by anyone familiar with common everyday programs such as MS Office applications. When designing such a template be sure to keep it simple and univerally applicable to all researchers needs with emphasis on including blocks for key source information so that research can be duplicated by others who may later rely on it to proof a familial relationship. | ||
The Personal Ancestral File program can be downloaded for free starting at the FamilySearch<sup>TM</sup> Internet Genealogy Service home page at http://www.FamilySearch.org. There are several other commercial computer programs you can purchase which also help you keep and organize genealogical information. For more information about various programs see [[Not Sure Which Genealogy Management Software to Use?|Not Sure Which Genealogy Management Software to Use?]] | The Personal Ancestral File program can be downloaded for free starting at the FamilySearch<sup>TM</sup> Internet Genealogy Service home page at http://www.FamilySearch.org. There are several other commercial computer programs you can purchase which also help you keep and organize genealogical information. For more information about various programs see [[Not Sure Which Genealogy Management Software to Use?|Not Sure Which Genealogy Management Software to Use?]] | ||
=== Family Group Record === | === Family Group Record === | ||
[[Image:Family Group Record blank side 1.png|thumb]][http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/images/31827_FamGrpRe.pdf Family group records] are forms with space to record information about the parents and children in one family. Good family group records show names, dates and places of births, marriages, and deaths (see the example to the right). You can enhance their value by citing the sources that document these events in the lives of family members. If you use computers to generate family group records, you also can easily display additional events such as censuses, change of residence, land purchases or sales, wills proved, and any other events in the family members' lives. The most useful family group records display as many events and sources as possible. The family group record can now be downloaded from the Wiki: [[Media: | [[Image:Family Group Record blank side 1.png|thumb]][http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/images/31827_FamGrpRe.pdf Family group records], also called family group sheets, are forms with space to record information about the parents and children in one family. Good family group records show names, dates and places of births, marriages, and deaths (see the example to the right). You can enhance their value by citing the sources that document these events in the lives of family members. If you use computers to generate family group records, you also can easily display additional events such as censuses, change of residence, land purchases or sales, wills proved, and any other events in the family members' lives. The most useful family group records display as many events and sources as possible. Recently there has been a trend of amatuer researchers creating photographic family group record templates which requires that source and possibly other information be transferred to the reverse of each group record to make room for small portraits of each family member. Family portraits are being incorporated into many form templates to help researchers increase the preservation efforts of priceless family images right along side the key vital statistics of their ancestors and other relatives. The LDS family group record can now be downloaded from the Wiki: [[Media:Family_Group_Record.pdf]] | ||
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Create a family group record for each couple on your pedigree chart. A four-generation pedigree chart has eight couples, so you would make up to eight family group records for such a pedigree. | Create a family group record for each couple on your pedigree chart. A four-generation pedigree chart has eight couples, so you would make up to eight family group records for such a pedigree. | ||
For a person who married more than once, make another family group record for each additional marriage, especially if the marriage produced children. | For a person who married more than once, make another family group record for each additional marriage, especially if the marriage produced children. | ||
=== Pedigree Chart === | === Pedigree Chart === | ||
[[Image:Pedigree Chart Blank.png|thumb | [[Image:Pedigree Chart Blank.png|thumb]] Most [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/images/31826_PedChart.pdf pedigree charts], sometimes called “Ancestor” or “Lineage” Charts, have space for four or five generations (parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents.) There is space for full names, dates and places of birth, marriage, and death. See the example at the right. Ancestral lines can continue onto other charts. Some pedigree charts display fewer generations for simplicity and, indoing so, allow plenty of room to include whatever researchers may value most; ancestor portraits, ancestors' siblings in birth order, source information, or customized compiler comments to aid the other researchers in verification or overcoming their next brick wall relative. The LDS pedigree chart form can now be downloaded from the Wiki: [[Image:Pedigree Chart.pdf]] | ||
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=== Prepare a Research Log === | === Prepare a Research Log === | ||
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A [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/images/31825_ResLog.pdf research log] (or calendar of searches) is a list of the source you searched, or plan to search for each objective, ancestor or family. It includes notes about what you found (and didn’t find). Most logs are kept in the order that records are selected or searches are made. | A [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/images/31825_ResLog.pdf research log] (or calendar of searches) is a list of the source you searched, or plan to search for each objective, ancestor or family. It includes notes about what you found (and didn’t find). Most logs are kept in the order that records are selected or searches are made. | ||
You may have a research log for each objective, locality, ancestor, or family. Most researchers prefer to keep it simple with a set of research logs for each family they research. The Research Log can now be downloaded from the Wiki: [[Image:Research Log.pdf]] | You may have a research log for each objective, locality, ancestor, or family. Most researchers prefer to keep it simple with a set of research logs for each family they research. There are varying formats for research logs depending on what information is to be sought out. The LDS Research Log can now be downloaded from the Wiki: [[Image:Research Log.pdf]] | ||
A research log is crucial to successful research. It will help you: | A research log is crucial to successful research. It will help you: | ||
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*The place where the person you are searching lived | *The place where the person you are searching lived | ||
You may purchase a basic log at the Family History Library, at Family History Centers, or at genealogical stores, or you may create your own. For more details about research logs see the wiki article [[Research Logs|Research Logs]], and [[ | You may purchase a basic log at the Family History Library, at Family History Centers, or at genealogical stores, or you may create your own. One research log may start with three areas for vital records for birth, death, and marriage and then have several areas for other common life research subjects such as education, employment, military service, photos, etc. For more details about research logs see the wiki article [[Research Logs|Research Logs]], and [[Prepare a Research Log|Prepare a Research Log]] in Step 2 of this article. | ||
=== Personal and Family History Notes === | === Personal and Family History Notes === | ||
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Commonly, researchers use native spellings for all places or levels (jurisdictions) except for the nation. For example, the native name of ''Bayern'' is used instead of ''Bavaria''. Always indicate the name of the country. | Commonly, researchers use native spellings for all places or levels (jurisdictions) except for the nation. For example, the native name of ''Bayern'' is used instead of ''Bavaria''. Always indicate the name of the country. | ||
*'''''Sources'''''. Be sure to fully identify the source of your information. If a person, give their full name. For a book or other document give the complete title and other information. For suggestions see [[ | *'''''Sources'''''. Be sure to fully identify the source of your information. If a person, give their full name. For a book or other document give the complete title and other information. For suggestions see [[Transfer the Information#Cite_Your_Sources|Cite Your Sources]]. | ||
{{Principles}} | {{Principles}} | ||
[[Category:Decide_What_You_Want_to_Learn|Decide_What_You_Want_to_Learn]] | [[Category:Decide_What_You_Want_to_Learn|Decide_What_You_Want_to_Learn]] | ||