I have been trying to cite sources recently using my genealogy software, Ultimate Family Tree, which attempts to explain it. If they would only define their terms. Why don't they use "proof" instead of "citation"? I always took a citation to be the backing document to an honourary medal. I am utterly confused between a general citation, e.g. "monumental inscription", and an extremely specific one, e.g. Pleasant Green Cemetery, Townville, Something County, Section 3, Plot 2. I don't think the software will allow for individual sources for the 4 standard events for the 600 people I now have in my tree and yet general citations do not really appear to be acceptable. /cheers Pat Jeffs ----- Original Message ----- From: Astrid Terras <terras@vianet.on.ca> To: <ONDURHAM-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: 10 August 2000 05:00 Subject: CITING SOURCES IN GENEALOGY? > Anyone know of web-sites (or available books) which specifically show how to > document genealogical sources well? I am familiar with non-genealogical > sites and books, but know only two books for genealogy: one by the late > Richard S. Lackey, another by Elizabeth Shown Mills. Both seen difficult (to > impossible) to beg, borrow or steal. > > Thanks, > Astrid Terras > Gravenhurst (Muskoka Lakes), Ontario, Canada > terras@vianet.on.ca >