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Subject: Re: flies
Date: Mon, 01 Nov 1999 13:44:04 -0900

Alex I Seggie wrote:
>
> Ullom wrote:
> >
> > Hello out there in Newbie-land,
> > I have found several of my relatives, and now I need a system to file
> > them. What do find is the best way? We are talking about several 100's,
> > should I file by generation or what? Any advise would be greatly
> > appreciated!! Thank You...Jennifer Ullom
>
> Hi all,
>
> I am in the process of changing my system so I thought I would describe my old & new systems. Then people can tell me if I am really doing the right thing. I am finding it a lot of work to switch. I hope the result is worth the effort.
>
> OLD
> - Each file folder labelled "surname, given names" and filed alphabetically.
>
> PROBLEMS
> - I like to start with a folder per family and expand to a folder per person as I gather more info. But then I am never sure which name I have used for the wife and the kids.
> - I have a lot of duplicate names (about 15 Alex SEGGIEs) so it is easy to grab the wrong one.
>
> NEW
> - Each file folder is marked with one letter and three numbers (e.g. A123) and filed numerically.
> - The letter ("A" or "B" so far) refers to the file drawer.
> - The number gives the spot in the drawer.
> - (I have been adding a name in small letters after the number so I can verify the contents quickly.)
> - I record on the family tree record (A FTM "fact" field) what the number is for that person.
>
>
>
> Any thoughts? Am I going the wrong way?
>
> Alex
>
> --
Looking at the subject line, I would say a real good swatter might
help. Although we don't have that problem up here right now.

Wild Bill, North Pole Alaska

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