Family Tree | November 2010
Find out how to keep your family history notes organised and get the most from your research...
Okay – admit it – are your family history records not really quite as organised as they might be?
Is your desk a mound of paper? Do you have miscellaneous unlabelled files and folders, and even carrier bags stashed in various corners round your home? Are you feeling a little swamped by census print-outs, certificates and sticky yellow memos? Well, don’t despair. We have 10 easy steps for you to follow so that you can get your family history organised. Then, with your notes in order, you can make sure that you can use your valuable family history time to the best effect – making your research more successful. See page 26 for the handy hints – and do let us know your tips too.
Re-energised by being so on top of things, you may be inspired to track down long-lost relatives from more recent times – go to page 50 to find out how. This can be a challenge, but the potential rewards are worth it. In addition to finding new living family members, you may also discover a great deal more about your ancestors from long ago – perhaps photographs, anecdotes and insights to the past that you’ve not considered before. Good luck with your research!
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Family Tree November 2010.