Here is what I did (and am still doing). Everything NEW that goes in my
file gets a source like it is supposed to. Then, over time, I have been
going back SLOWLY and adding the sources for everything else.
I started with my paper files. I have my filing system set up like the
Family History Library recommends. I pull one folder at a time and enter
all the info for that couple. For example, if I had a death cerificate I
would add the death certificate info as a source for
the person's name
the person's date of birth
the person's place of birth
the person's parent's names
the person's date of death
the person's date of burial
the person's place of burial
the person's last residence
the person's spouse info
the person's cause of death
and anything other info I can glean
It takes a long time but it is worth the effort. As long as you are adding
sources for all the NEW info going in your file you can take all the time
you need to get the rest of your file corrected. Start with your direct
line and then go back and work on collateral lines.
Legacy has some built in shortcuts to help with sourcing. The source
clipboard is a lifesaver as is the event clipboard.
michele
----- Original Message -----
From: "Hope Bagot Bees" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <LegacyUserGroup@LegacyFamilyTree.com>
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 5:54 PM
Subject: [LegacyUG] Sources
Here is a question that I have put-off asking but all this talk of sources
makes me ask it. I have been interested in family history for about 45
years and a lot of information is on bits of paper, charts inherited, etc.
I have used a number of family history programmes on computer but now use
Legacy, having previously used Reunion. And I now have to admit that
virtually nothing is sourced on Legacy!!
How can I realistically begin to address this problem with over 3000
people in the file? I have tried to append sources but find it tedious
and confusing to fill in the source data and usually just give up. I do
realise that this makes my work sadly inadequate as serious information.
Would it be a start to try to get my head around sourcing the non-standard
information. In other words, if the data comes from a standard birth,
marriage or death certificate or parish register then leave it un-sourced
and concentrate on those bits of information found in other places - for
example a local trade directory or Will or Army record?
Any advice please?
Elizabeth
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