I know that this sounds stupid, but I have a copy of my FTM main family file in my car glove box. It is the safest place I know ... but I also have one in my tote bag. | I plan on getting me a jump drive then I can wear it around my neck... Cheryl Mary Lee Davis Marchi <mlmquilt@zoomnet.net> wrote:Linda, We would love to have a copy of your hard work. Several people have donated their family CD files, so we have started a collection of these CD's. Like you I have backed my FTM files onto a CD. I have planned on putting a copy in my safe deposit box, in the meantime I have a copy I leave at my daughters home. Mary Lee Davis Marchi ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Trent" To: Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:49 PM Subject: Re: [OHGALLIA-L] Family records > I've been wondering about something that I've been working on at home. > I'm putting all my family documents and family tree maker files on disc > and then sending them out to my siblings. I am also planning on making > additional discs that don't contain documents of living individuals to > send out to some National family historians. This requires a scanner and > a CD burner. > > I've noticed that the documents often times are not legible on the > computer screen once scanned, however when I print them out they print out > legibly. I'm also backing up my family tree maker onto CD as well. I'm > finding that this requires a lot less room to store and I can keep copies > of the discs in a safety deposit box. That way should the house catch > fire, my documents and hard work are always safe. > > I was thinking about donating a copy to the GCH&GS, if they're interested, > but they have to wait till I get this project completed :-) > > Linda Tope Trent > lindatrent@zoomnet.net > > ==== OHGALLIA Mailing List ==== > For those of you on Digest mode, please don't quote the entire digest when > replying. Also, check your subject line; making it meaningful will > increase your chances of being read. > > ==== OHGALLIA Mailing List ==== Please keep your topic related to genealogical research in Gallia County, Ohio. Be Well, Do Good Work , Keep In Touch --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Make Yahoo! your home page