The approach I use differs radically from MRIN-based systems, but it is a one surname study. I file "genealogically,", i.e. based on the family tree itself. All evidence (group sheets, wills, census, biographies, obituaries, publications) is filed with the group (family, lineage) to which it pertains. Not surprisingly, that is also its disadvantage. MRIN systems file in MRIN numerical order, which means info pertaining to John Doe's line is hither and yonder. I use hanging file folders and subdivide when they get too thick. The earliest individual is usually 18th century, and each folder contains that person and all descendants. For this project, if I wanted to assess the evidence, say, that John Doe was Walter's son, an MRIN system would mean pulling from many folders (and having to refile same). I look in one. On the other hand, I do have to riffle through on average a dozen docs to find one in particular.
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