Hi Elaine, you write: "every time I want to re-read or re-send something, I find I must search the messages or material with a guess at the key words in the body of the email " My solution is: When I have a name or specific info that I want to keep in a posting I receive, I fwd. the letter to myself, changing the "subject" to the info./name that will catch my attention when looking for it later in the "sent" mail. Do you understand? Gloria ---------- > From: Elaine Maddox <elainetm@worldnet.att.net> > To: GenTips-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: Organization > Date: Monday, June 15, 1998 9:04 PM > > Hi Dick, > > My research is all there, but every time I want to re-read or re-send something, I find I must > search the messages or material with a guess at the key words in the body of the email or > document. I am hoping a filing program will make that easier. I already am anually filing under > "family" (separate folders for separate family names), "books re genealogy," "Research," and so on > and so on. The Netscape mail program is a good one for dividing mail. I also use FTM and > recently bought Ultimate because it was very inexpensive and offers a slightly different report. > But one always hopes for something better when it comes to filing . . . . . . > > > > Dick Schweiss wrote: > > > Beth (and all) > > > > Ratherthan spend money on another program ... however good ... why not > > just make a new FOLDER on your C-Drive, and put all that "excess" > > material there... untill iy's needed ??? > > > > Just an idea.. > > > > Dick Schweiss > > dicks@sttl.uswest.net > > Tacoma, WA. > > > > > > > > > ==== GenTips Mailing List ==== > Don't forget to stop by our business web page for FREE genealogy forms and charts! We are adding more all the time!!!! > http://www.genrecords.com > > > > > > > > > > > >

Hi Dick, My research is all there, but every time I want to re-read or re-send something, I find I must search the messages or material with a guess at the key words in the body of the email or document. I am hoping a filing program will make that easier. I already am anually filing under "family" (separate folders for separate family names), "books re genealogy," "Research," and so on and so on. The Netscape mail program is a good one for dividing mail. I also use FTM and recently bought Ultimate because it was very inexpensive and offers a slightly different report. But one always hopes for something better when it comes to filing . . . . . . Dick Schweiss wrote: > Beth (and all) > > Ratherthan spend money on another program ... however good ... why not > just make a new FOLDER on your C-Drive, and put all that "excess" > material there... untill iy's needed ??? > > Just an idea.. > > Dick Schweiss > dicks@sttl.uswest.net > Tacoma, WA. > >

Hi! You need 3 c's in accces and two slashes after http: http://www.accces.com/~wng/index.htm <a href="http://www.accces.com/~wng/index.htm">Link</a> Let me know if you still have a problem. Alice EWhite2018@aol.com wrote: > Hello, > > I attempted to access Ladybug's Link at http:www.access.com/~wng/index.htm > with the following results: > > "SORRY - the page that you have requested is either missing or does not exist > on this server anymore" > > Has anyone else had a problem? > > Thanks, Edna > -- Ladybug Links: Books, Music, Homeschool, Genealogy and Fun! http://www.accces.com/~wng/index.htm *Do not forget little kindnesses, and do not remember little faults.*

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Beth (and all) Ratherthan spend money on another program ... however good ... why not just make a new FOLDER on your C-Drive, and put all that "excess" material there... untill iy's needed ??? Just an idea.. Dick Schweiss dicks@sttl.uswest.net Tacoma, WA. Beth Sloan wrote: > > Some time ago there was a discussion on organization. Cathy told us about a > software program called PaperMaster, which is what I am saving for. I went > to their laine Maddox <el

Some time ago there was a discussion on organization. Cathy told us about a software program called PaperMaster, which is what I am saving for. I went to their web site and fooled with it. Your screen looks like a file cabinet, with drawers that you can mark for each family line...or bills and taxes that stuff if you need it. When you "open" the drawer it has pictures of file folders just like a file cabinet in a office. You can make a drawer for computer information, email, general genealogy information and so on. I haven't purchased it yet, but it does look like a good way to go. I have spent the last couple of weeks, trying to go through a year's worth of saved email. I am putting them on diskettes, according to family lines, states, general tips, urls and so on. I hope this way to get rid of some of the things on my hard drive, plus be more organized by having the diskettes. Beth Sloan Las Vegas -----Original Message----- From: Elaine Maddox <elainetm@worldnet.att.net> To: GenTips-L@rootsweb.com <GenTips-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, June 15, 1998 17:00 Subject: Re: Organization >I've ordered the new program "Clooz" -- it hasn't arrived yet, but I sure >am looking forward to something that will keep track for me <big grin>! > >Elaine > >Ladybug wrote: > >> I've never been very good at organizing things (not one of my talents!) >> and I'm starting to get frustrated trying to figure out what to do with >> the genealogy information I'm collecting, especially those pieces of >> information that don't fit in with any particular family, but I'm >> keeping because I think it might lead to something later on. >> >> Any good ideas for keeping things organized? >> >> Alice W >> >> -- >> Ladybug Links: >> Books, Music, Homeschool, Genealogy and Fun! >> http://www.accces.com/~wng/index.htm >> *Do not forget little kindnesses, and do not remember little faults.* >> >> ==== GenTips Mailing List ==== >> If you need to unsubscribe to GenTips email the command: >> unsubscribe >> To: >> GenTips-L-REQUEST@rootsweb.com >> DON'T send it to GenTips-L that won't work! > > > > >==== GenTips Mailing List ==== >To contact the GenTips list owner, use converse@alltel.net > > > >

I've only been to three courthouses so far, since I'm fairly new at this, too. I started with the smallest, and they were the friendliest and most helpful. They even left me alone while they went to lunch! The larger one of the three was more formal, of course. I only could ask for what I wanted to find--not any browsing here. The third one, which really isn't very big, had quite a different attitude, almost hostile. She was busy, understaffed, and had no time for genealogists. I walked on eggshells and persisted, when she finally got some marriage records off the wall for me. She didn't know what was even in them. I dusted them for them and wrote down for them what years were in each book for a future genealogist, in hopes of also getting on the clerk's good side! :) Turns out they were too recent to contain anything I wanted, but in case I go back to that courthouse, hopefully they'll remember I was helpful to them, too. This was the only courthouse that they insisted I pay $7 JUST TO LOOK AT A RECORD! My suggestions would be--- 1. call ahead for hours and to see what records they actually have. 2. take cash for those copies you might need 3. have your notebook ready with the things you want to look up --- BE ORGANIZED 4. plan on spending several hours. You don't want to rush, especially if you find a bonanza! 5. be courteous, cordial, and on your best behavior! Depending on how friendly they are, may determine how friendly you can be, too. 6. be prepared to find things you didn't expect--each time I've found things I wasn't looking for! 7. take good notes--your research may depend on it I'll be anxious to see other's suggestions, since I still have a lot to learn. Linda (Caulkins) Stegall lstegall@hotmail.com Researching CAULKINS/CALKINS, SIMPSON, CORN, ANDERSON and some day will work on the KEYSER, MILES lines ---------- From: Barry Bunn Sent: Monday, June 15, 1998 12:10 PM To: GenTips-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Court houses Howdy all! I've accumulated a lot "stuff" since starting this genealogy excursion. All the data I've gathered has pretty much been verified and organized to a point that I think I can keep track of it. My next step was going to be obtaining courthouse records, something I've never attempted before. How 'bout all you veteran researchers out there filling me in on the best approach to this new record source. I could sure use the advice. -- Thanks, Barry Bunn ************************** Retail Merchandise Systems BBUNN1@JCPENNEY.COM (972) 431-8246 (972) 531-8246 FAX ************************** ==== GenTips Mailing List ==== Are you having trouble unsubscribing to the list? You can subscribe and unsubscribe to the lists we own from our web page at: http://www.genrecords.com

I've ordered the new program "Clooz" -- it hasn't arrived yet, but I sure am looking forward to something that will keep track for me <big grin>! Elaine Ladybug wrote: > I've never been very good at organizing things (not one of my talents!) > and I'm starting to get frustrated trying to figure out what to do with > the genealogy information I'm collecting, especially those pieces of > information that don't fit in with any particular family, but I'm > keeping because I think it might lead to something later on. > > Any good ideas for keeping things organized? > > Alice W > > -- > Ladybug Links: > Books, Music, Homeschool, Genealogy and Fun! > http://www.accces.com/~wng/index.htm > *Do not forget little kindnesses, and do not remember little faults.* > > ==== GenTips Mailing List ==== > If you need to unsubscribe to GenTips email the command: > unsubscribe > To: > GenTips-L-REQUEST@rootsweb.com > DON'T send it to GenTips-L that won't work!

I've never been very good at organizing things (not one of my talents!) and I'm starting to get frustrated trying to figure out what to do with the genealogy information I'm collecting, especially those pieces of information that don't fit in with any particular family, but I'm keeping because I think it might lead to something later on. Any good ideas for keeping things organized? Alice W -- Ladybug Links: Books, Music, Homeschool, Genealogy and Fun! http://www.accces.com/~wng/index.htm *Do not forget little kindnesses, and do not remember little faults.*

Hi, Beth wrote <Some time ago there was a discussion on organization. Cathy told us about a software program called PaperMaster, which is what I am saving for. I went to their web site and fooled with it. Your screen looks like a file cabinet, with drawers that you can mark for each family line...or bills and taxes that stuff if you need it. When you "open" the drawer it has pictures of file folders just like a file cabinet in a office. You can make a drawer for computer information, email, general genealogy information and so on. I haven't purchased it yet, but it does look like a good way to go.> This is the basic concept behind the Mac computer. The screen is your desktop with folders for whatever you want and you can put folders within folders. It is so easy! I have a genealogy folder with subfolders for each line I'm working on and for all the different genealogy related topics like social security forms, cemeteries, census info, migration patterns, etc. It really works well on the computer. Unfortunately, where I fall down is in filing the actual paperwork. I start the filing system but end up with piles until I get on a cleaning up the computer room jag. Been waiting for another one for quite a while now. <g> I have notebooks for each family's family group sheets. I keep the documents in a notebook by family. I use the plastic page holders for the documents. As I'm accumulating more paper, I am thinking about just putting them in file folders by type of document (Ex. census) and by family. This is my weak spot. I guess one problem is that it is more fun to play on the computer than to do the actual filing. Maybe I need to print out a list of the subfolders in my genealogy folder and use that as a guide for filing the actual papers. How do the rest of you deal with the paper? Edith

I am working with several cousins on both sides on my family tree. I generally create a new family group on my Family Tree Maker. I can add new information as I get. It is in one place in a form that I see. It is organized. When and if we decided that the group is a definite addition to our family tree, it will be easy to merge. Paper info can be file in a working folder. Toni Gorman rockall@aol.com

I attempted to access Ladybug's Link at http:www.access.com/~wng/index.htm with the following results: "SORRY - the page that you have requested is either missing or does not exist on this server anymore" Has anyone else had a problem? Maybe that the address is wrong. http://www.access.com/~wng/index.htm :-) MOM2COLD@AOL.COM

In a message dated 6/15/98 6:07:18 AM, GenTips-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: <<Miss Novella CARR Injured by Truck 1939 Struck by an Oil truck after alighting from a trolley at Reisterstown Road and Fulton Avenue, Miss Novella CARR of 1323 Mosher Street, was taken to University Hospital where physicians said she had a fracture of the elbow and compound fracture of the ankle. Following treatment at this hospital Miss CARR was transferred to City Hospital. Northwestern district police charged the truck driver. Fred GRAHAM white, of 1193 N. Fulton Ave. With reckless driving.>> Dear Valerie, I am assuming that this is a relative of yours...so may I ask where, in what state did this accident occur? Please email me privately. Thank you. MOM2COLD@aol.com

Is it the backs of the pictures that are stuck to paper? if so, very carefully, use a warm hairdryer on low speed to soften the glue on the back. I've removed lots of my mom's and grandmother's pictures this way. It doesnt' work with newspaper clippings, tho. -----Original Message----- From: GAndr1212@aol.com <GAndr1212@aol.com> To: GenTips-L@rootsweb.com <GenTips-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, June 10, 1998 4:10 AM Subject: UNsticking Pictures >I Aunt had stuck her pictures in a paper album. Some pictures are stuck real >good. They are old, so I need to be save. Does any one know a way to get >them off. > >Thanks >Gail > > >==== GenTips Mailing List ==== >If you need to unsubscribe to GenTips email the command: >unsubscribe >To: >GenTips-L-REQUEST@rootsweb.com >DON'T send it to GenTips-L that won't work! > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

You are absolutely right, and though it has been mentioned before there were numerous reason's for off-year Census', the midwest states seem to have taken them right before statehood, and lots of states took on the 5 yr Census' as well. Good to mention. Suz

To find about a Catholic priest, you would have to know if he was a Diocesan priest (and then what diocese he worked in), or a Religious priest and then what order (Jesuit, Franciscan, etc.). For a Diocesan priest, contact the offices of the diocese; for a Religious priest, contact either their headquarters or an individual priest. Most diocesan offices should be able to give you addresses of where to look (in either instance) and some help with this. -----Original Message----- From: mondragon@mail.utexas.edu <mondragon@mail.utexas.edu> To: GenTips-L@rootsweb.com <GenTips-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Tuesday, June 09, 1998 10:19 AM Subject: Catholic priests >Does anyone know if there is an archive or web site somewhere that has >lists of Catholic priests through history? I think I have one - in Italy - >in my ancestors, and tried looking for archive sites under "Vatican" (their >sites are rather dated, using older search methods) and there was nothing >but touristy stuff; nothing of substance. Are there any Catholic archives >that can be accessed, or are they secretive about that stuff? > >Francesca Sutton > > > >==== GenTips Mailing List ==== >Family Workings: http://www.familyworkings.com > >A site to help researchers break through those brickwalls. Lots of links, >subcatagorized, ancestor queries, tips, and cemetary research. Looking for >research donations of: Cemetaries, obits, volunteer researchers, and >anything else that may be of interest to other researchers. Submit links, >ancestor queries and tips. Check it out > > > > > > > > >

Hello, I attempted to access Ladybug's Link at http:www.access.com/~wng/index.htm with the following results: "SORRY - the page that you have requested is either missing or does not exist on this server anymore" Has anyone else had a problem? Thanks, Edna

One of the lists had interesting tips for using courthouses. Dress like a lawyer rather than a genealogist whose next stop is a back country cemetery. They'll often respond much more positively to requests. Don't head directly to the marriage records or other obviously "genealogy" records. Spend some time weeding through land records first, then go into probates & vital records. Actually, one other thing to consider, many of the courthouse records have been microfilmed by LDS and are available for a small fee at the local family history centers. It's often cheaper to rent the film & less dusty. Don't forget to write down where you found each piece of data you record. Date, time, place, book, page, whose jurisdiction (clerk of probate court, clerk of circuit court, clerk of vital statistics, etc.) Karen

Check with Broderbund, the folks that do FTM. They're always looking for new materials to put onto CDRom. You can contact them through their web site. Heritage press is also looking for new titles. I'm sure they've got a web site, but I can't say for sure. You can always do self-publishing, but that takes quite a bit of cash up front, and some connections to find a market. Good luck, Karen

Regarding the Federal census taken every ten years. I have a 1876 census for Reynolds County, Missouri. Some states or counties took them, too. Pete