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From: "Gail Steckel" <>
Subject: [PACHESTE] Genealogical Codicil for a Will
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2004 22:31:29 -0800


I received this on one of my mailing lists and thought I would pass it
along. It is a very good idea! For lists other than my PA-CENSUS-LOOKUP,
please pardon that this is slightly off topic, but I felt it worthwhile.
> >
> >Subject: Genealogical Codicil for a Will
> >
> >Why see your life's work and interest go to the dump. The editor of the
> >publication listed below was asked what one might do if there is no
family
> >interested in research we might leave behind.
> >
> >Seen in "The Certified Copy," Vol. 30, No. 3, Fall 2001, pg. 76,
published
> >by
> >Cleveland Gen. Society, Cleveland OH:
> >
> >A Genealogical Codicil to My Last Will and Testament
> >
> >To my spouse, children, or guardian.
> >Upon my demise it is requested that you DO NOT dispose of any or all of
my
> >Genealogical records, books, files, notebooks or computer programs for a
> >period
> >of two years.
> >During this time period, please attempt to identify one or more persons
who
> >would be willing to take custody of the said materials and the
> >responsibility
> >of maintaining and continuing the family histories.
> >In the event you do not find anyone to accept these materials, please
> >contact
> >the various genealogical organizations that I have been a member of and
> >determine if they will accept some parts or all of my genealogical
> >materials. [List
> >of organizations and addresses at bottom.]
> >Please remember that my genealogical endeavors consumed a great deal of
> >time,
> >travel, and money. Therefore please do not ignore my requests.
> >
> >Signature Date
> >Witness Date
> >Witness Date
> >
> >
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> >
>
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