I maintain a text file on my computer in my genealogy folder. In it, I give an example of how each source should read, to use with my most-referenced master sources. So I have a header for World War I Draft Registraton Cards, different Census years, Social Security Death Index, Vital Records [broken down by original records viewed online, copies received from town clerks, records based on index information only, etc.], City Directories, etc. So when I start sourcing, I open up this text file, and then I simply replace the specific info - this way my source details are pretty much worded the same from person to person.
The way I use master source clipboard is, for example, to click on that source for each piece of info I got for that person and perhaps their parents or spouse (depending on type of record), then I use it again for a new person, and edit the detail to be correct for the new source and people. The wording follows the same pattern, and I don't have to retype some stuff like "accessed at Ancestry.com on such-and-such a date". Just some ideas to share - hope it helps someone else. Susan Legacy User Group guidelines can be found at: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp To find past messages, please go to our searchable archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup%40mail.millenniacorp.com/ For online technical support, please visit http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe please visit: http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/LegacyLists.asp
