Doyle Chambers wrote: <snip> __________________________________________About two years ago I shared a tragic experience with a distant cousin who was co-authoring a history of the Cleland family, our maternal lines. His helper, also a family member, had several years work involved in this project, including months of research data and sources. one day, unexpectedly, the second cousin died at his computer. He had never shared any data with anyone, and all was totally lost. No one had any idea the point he had reached or how to find it, or even how to access his files or where they were.     As a result of this experience, I have taken precautions to not only have my data in several places, but have all my sites, storage, and source locations in my briefcase folder on my desktop, along with user names, and passwords.   I have explained to my daughters, all computer users, what to do in any unforeseen eventuality. They each have access to the folder if ever needed.     Some of us are at that point where we must consider that others may have to continue our research one day. I think it wise to leave them a starting place.     Best wishes and good hunting to all, Doyle ___________________________ Doyle & List, As Doyle points out, these are things to consider. The amount of work we put into our research in most cases, is tremendous. So remember to pass along those web address & any pass words. Some folks never become interested in genealogy. Then some become involved when they reach 40+. Of course there are many young people, who enjoy genealogy also. Which by the way, always brings a smile to my face. Even though some family members show little interest now, they well may in the future. Then they can look back in amazement at all our hard work. Take Care All, Earl