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<DIV>Carla</DIV>
<DIV>I have had the same thing when merging files, besides family tree I also
use Paf and ended up with over two thousand entries in merging one time, and I
always try to document where the info comes from so if I need to go back and
check something I know where to look.</DIV>
<DIV>Glen</DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>From:</B> <A title=mailto:CKlooster@aol.com
href="mailto:CKlooster@aol.com">CKlooster@aol.com</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
title=mailto:or-roots@sosinet.sos.state.or.us
href="mailto:or-roots@sosinet.sos.state.or.us">or-roots@sosinet.sos.state.or.us</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, June 14, 2004 7:12 PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [or-roots] Uploads and
Documentation of Files</DIV>
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<DIV>I always think of documentation in terms of my own research notes.
I'm not particularly concerned with photocopies of documents and certificates
(except to the extent that those documents provide information). What I
am concerned with is noting where I obtained specific information...this, to
me, is "documentation". I have documentation notes that say "according
to Mrs. Jones....". If names or dates come from a cemetery inscription I
always note who copied it (me or someone else). </DIV>
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<DIV>I use sites that have searchable databases and I do incorporate family
that I find there into my own record...but I also note the source and keep
searching for corroborating sources. My strategy, using FamilyTreeMaker
software, is to keep a "draft" or working file in which to store or sort names
while I verify the data. Once I feel confident that the data is correct, I
merge it into my permanent file...sometimes with a note that says "More
research needed". </DIV>
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<DIV>I think some of the problems (i.e. twenty marriages to the same man,
etc.) may be from the merge feature on some of the genealogy software.
Inadvertently merge Andrew the elder with Andrew the younger and suddenly we
have Andrew Jr. married to his mother. It's happened to me. If I
find errors in on-line data bases, I make an effort to contact the
submitter. We all make mistakes and if I have an error in my data, I
really appreciate it when someone gives me the correct information...and those
puzzles which require proving and disproving are what makes genealogy fun for
me.</DIV>
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<DIV>I have mixed feelings about the companies that encouraged us all to
submit our data and now sell it by subscription or CD, but if people don't
publish their research online, it certainly limits our opportunities to
connect with our many "cousins" out there.</DIV>
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<DIV>Carla</DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV></BODY></HTML>