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General => Technical Help => Family History Programs, Tree Organisation, Presentation => Topic started by: chiddicks on Thursday 30 January 20 14:01 GMT (UK)
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It's taken me a long long time to get myself organised, no system is perfect, believe me! Mine has evolved and been adapted over the years, normally when I have been unable to find something when I needed it most, or I have downloaded or ordered a certificate twice!
I have added pictures and written up how my system works. I use a lot of templates and sheets that I have made for myself, if anybody wants a copy of any of these, don't hesitate to give me a shout.
https://chiddicksfamilytree.com/2020/01/30/organising-your-family-history/
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That looks very interesting and a good way of organising your Family History.
Will take a proper look later.
Thank you
Dorrie
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Gosh, what an achievement, very organised, I have a drawer that looks like that but I also have files like you have on a shelf, my other goal is to sort this drawer out before I depart this life, not that I am on my way out, got to see the next census through
Louisa Maud
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Everybody should have a folder called "Stuff".
Martin
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My drawers are called "stuff" drawers and they are overflowing
Today I have emptied a box of "stuff", I have a lot of books from my mother's home, I have no idea what to do with them, they hung about in my mother's home so they are quite dirty but not in content, one is the complete works of Shakespeare, possibly given as a prize about 1912, so I have nearly 2 boxes empty and they are not going to be filled with other " stuff", good day so far
Louisa Maud
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Gosh, what an achievement, very organised, I have a drawer that looks like that but I also have files like you have on a shelf, my other goal is to sort this drawer out before I depart this life, not that I am on my way out, got to see the next census through
Louisa Maud
Thanks Louisa much appreciated
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Everybody should have a folder called "Stuff".
Martin
Absolutely Martin I couldn't agree more!!!
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Have had a few requests for my template sheets, so if anybody else want a copy don’t hesitate to send me a message
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Thanks for sharing!
I like the labels on your binders. I use binders, too, and now I'm going to think about following your example and colour coding them. I don't know where I might find coordinating notebooks or if I'd use that many, but it's a good idea.
I've been thinking about creating a cover sheet (like your family record sheet) for my binders and yours is a great example. I've also thought about creating a master list for military service; so, again, it's helpful to see yours.
Regards,
Josephine
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I also use lever arch binders for each of my main families, and then each is divided by generation. For generations I have created a template which incorporates husband and wife/wives showing their birth, marriage and death dates, then the same for each of the children. At the end I show census details, and any other relevant information for that generation/family. The template was, I think, based on something I found many years ago related to the LDS. I don't appear to be able to attach an example. :-\
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Hi Josephine
I’m glad you found the way I organise my system of interest.
The notebooks I use are
https://www.amazon.co.uk/LEUCHTTURM1917-344784-Notebook-numbered-anthracite/dp/B00FWRVTMO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=leuchtturm1917&qid=1601136392&sprefix=leu&sr=8-1
I just prefer these to others I have seen.
You can use any type of book depends on your budget or buy a batch all one colour and label them yourself.
If you wanted copies of my master sheets to use or adapt just send me a dm with your email address and I will send them through
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I’m a firm believer of if you have a system and it works for you then why change, stick with what you know works.
My system has evolved over many years and has been modified numerous times because I have seen something better or have not been able to find something!
I also use lever arch binders for each of my main families, and then each is divided by generation. For generations I have created a template which incorporates husband and wife/wives showing their birth, marriage and death dates, then the same for each of the children. At the end I show census details, and any other relevant information for that generation/family. The template was, I think, based on something I found many years ago related to the LDS. I don't appear to be able to attach an example. :-\
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Exactly, each to their own :)
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Will do, Chiddicks; thanks so much!
Regards,
Josephine
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have sent them over now Jospehine
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Received; many thanks!
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I have had a few more people recently asking about organising your family history and wanting copies of my sheets. So if anybody else wants a copy just let me know
Cheers
Paul
It's taken me a long long time to get myself organised, no system is perfect, believe me! Mine has evolved and been adapted over the years, normally when I have been unable to find something when I needed it most, or I have downloaded or ordered a certificate twice!
I have added pictures and written up how my system works. I use a lot of templates and sheets that I have made for myself, if anybody wants a copy of any of these, don't hesitate to give me a shout.
https://chiddicksfamilytree.com/2020/01/30/organising-your-family-history/