The following is a compilation of information on filing systems received from many persons interested in the subject and is not necessarily a recommendation but is for information only. Many persons contributed to this compilation and they all receive our sincere thanks. We have had many requests, since this pertains to genealogy, to post to the lists so here goes. 1. Genealogy is not safe in only a computer. Person should trust the written word using notebooks, home made books, and other written files. Disasters occur so give your genealogy work away to whoever wants it. Print and handout to other members of the family what you have accumulated. Be sure to backup all your genealogy stored on your computer to floppy disks or other storage means. 2. Many suggested to use Family Tree Maker 6.0 or 7.0 for Windows 95 or 98. Comments suggest that this is an excellent filing system for all your genealogy, but back it up on disks or CDs for protection should your system fail. 3. There were many suggestions to use file folders either under the "My Documents" in Windows using a surname for each folder. If not sure of name as being part of the family, file that name under a "Maybe" folder for further use if necessary. 4. It was suggested by many to use large manila folders for each surname. In each folder are stored other folders filed by first names. Those that you are not sure of are labeled "Maybe". Birth Certificates and other legal papers are filed in each surname folder to which the papers refer. 5. Several suggestions were to use three-ring binders with tab dividers noting the name of the ancestor. Each ancestor represents a generation. Any information on their siblings goes into the generation's tabbed section. Notes and other information goes in a top-loading pocket page and is stored directly behind the person referred to in the binder. A three-ring binder is used for those persons you are not sure belong to the your line. This binder is named the "Unknown" and is tabbed with State names such as, Alabama, Georgia, etc. The binders are easy to take along to research facilities, choosing the family name you are researching. 6. Others suggested purchasing an inexpensive filing cabinet and using hanging file folders in the drawers. A surname section is created in alphabetical order using folder tabs for each family member. Transparent pages are used for small items and stored under the surname. On the outside front of each folder is pasted a form listing the contents of the Surname Folder such as: census research, legal papers, family group sheets, correspondence, e-mail, floppy disks, and other computer information on that surname, etc. A Misc. folder is kept for each surname with names of persons not yet proven to be part of the family. This folder is usually a red folder for easy identification. A section in the cabinet is kelp for forms, books, instructions, catalogs, pictures, computer passwords, CDs, and floppy disk as backups. This is called a Resource drawer. Most persons recommended file folders with pockets on each side, red folders for "Maybes" and three-ring binders stored in bookcases and properly marked with the surname readable. Also, many recommended identifying each male by generation such as 2nd generation, 3rd generation, etc. We hope this information is helpful and that all persons requesting a copy have by now received one. Many, many thanks to all participants. Dorothy Durden