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How do you keep all your records re your family tr

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MarionfromScotland

MarionfromScotland Report 12 Feb 2010 11:34

If it wasnt for my FTM I would be lost.

I've got them in some sort of order...One line in one colour of folder Oh line are in another.Other than that it's a mess lol
I've also got about 5 note pads doted around.

MaryinSpain

MaryinSpain Report 12 Feb 2010 11:28

Sorry I have not replied earlier - been rather busy - thanks for the input will look for some folders next time I go down town.

Mary xx

Researching:
Dunne, Miller, Evetts. Stringer. Green. Lewis

Sharron

Sharron Report 9 Feb 2010 20:37

About this time of year the day to a page desk diaries are cheap in the shops.
They are excellent for research notes,well made and divided into sections for you already.

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 9 Feb 2010 20:31

I have mine in ten ring binders and some of them need splitting now. It isn't the binders I have a problem with it is shelf space.

Researching:
Photo spring Researching Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, Staffs, Devon, Glamorganshire. Ingram, Masters, Tamblyn, Knight, Warner, Bate, Allen, Riggs, Dominey, Duffin

Ladylol Pusser Cat

Ladylol Pusser Cat Report 9 Feb 2010 19:41

hello mary and jill hope you are to mary, had a good day to day thanks how are you xxxx

Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!)

Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!) Report 9 Feb 2010 13:22

Filing generally - I started with 2 A4 folders (not those Lever Arch ones as they get too heavy) one for mum's family and one for dad's family.

As one of the branches or one of the names expands I open another A4 folder for it.

I now have about 8 of them! (But these do include my son's father's line and some work I've been doing for OH's cousin and aunty)

Jill

Researching:
London: Faber, Haysey, Spicer ...

Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!)

Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!) Report 9 Feb 2010 13:20

Start with one of those cardboard concertina A-Z things. Couple of pounds in most stationers.

It will remain a useful thing to have around as your filing system expands. I have several A4 family files now and I keep my filing in the A-Z folder so that when I'm working on one family file I can easily do any odd bits of filing at the same time.

Jill

Researching:
London: Faber, Haysey, Spicer ...

MaryinSpain

MaryinSpain Report 9 Feb 2010 12:48

Almost as bad as my system Puss - lol

Hope you are ok and Specky

Love Mary xx

Researching:
Dunne, Miller, Evetts. Stringer. Green. Lewis

Ladylol Pusser Cat

Ladylol Pusser Cat Report 9 Feb 2010 12:45

in a washing basket lol when i try putting them in order i confuse myself lol xx

MaryinSpain

MaryinSpain Report 9 Feb 2010 12:36

Gave myself a kick and started researching again - all my bits and pieces are in a folder - yes all mixed up together. How do you file yours ?
Love Mary vv

Researching:
Dunne, Miller, Evetts. Stringer. Green. Lewis