I started over about a year ago, adding as many sources, pictures, and memories as I could to each person. I add this new information to my trees on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, and my personal genealogy program. I have about 200 done so far. Only 14,000 more to go. Although what I had was correct, it wasn't always complete. This isn't for me as much as it is for others who are searching for the same relatives.
RonTFebruary 20, 2015
My only reaction to this article is surprise; surprise that anyone would think documenting and sourcing their genealogy and family history was a new concept. I began my "Genealogy Do-Over" twenty five years ago upon realizing what a mess I'd made (along with nearly every other Church member) of Ancestral File, the IGI and eventually New.FamilySearch.org. Your ideas and message are good - and important - but sadly over due. I do applaud the effort however.
TimFebruary 20, 2015
Without knowing that there was a genealogy do-over challenge I decided about a year ago to re-research all the names in my database. Starting totally from scratch seemed foolish, but I approach researching each person with a totally open mind. I am simply taking my database and, starting at RIN #1, researching each one afresh. By and large my previous research was accurate but is now correctly researched and documented. I have also discovered many more names as a result of this approach.
mary janeFebruary 20, 2015
Thank you for your guidelines. Like you, I have been overwhelmed by the challenge to organize our genealogy records for accuracy. Hopefully we can enlist other family members and set our course. Your outline for 13 weeks seems to be a guide. Among the obstacles, as you will know, is the objection of other family members to slowing down, when they feel it best to keep on finding names for temple ordinances instead. Who wouldn't? My solution seems to be to proceed to correct and establish at least one family line.
Grateful for time and means to improve our family history records, even though it means a degree of starting over again. How can we help one another in this purposeful endeavor?
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ShirleyFebruary 22, 2015
I started over about a year ago, adding as many sources, pictures, and memories as I could to each person. I add this new information to my trees on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, and my personal genealogy program. I have about 200 done so far. Only 14,000 more to go. Although what I had was correct, it wasn't always complete. This isn't for me as much as it is for others who are searching for the same relatives.
RonTFebruary 20, 2015
My only reaction to this article is surprise; surprise that anyone would think documenting and sourcing their genealogy and family history was a new concept. I began my "Genealogy Do-Over" twenty five years ago upon realizing what a mess I'd made (along with nearly every other Church member) of Ancestral File, the IGI and eventually New.FamilySearch.org. Your ideas and message are good - and important - but sadly over due. I do applaud the effort however.
TimFebruary 20, 2015
Without knowing that there was a genealogy do-over challenge I decided about a year ago to re-research all the names in my database. Starting totally from scratch seemed foolish, but I approach researching each person with a totally open mind. I am simply taking my database and, starting at RIN #1, researching each one afresh. By and large my previous research was accurate but is now correctly researched and documented. I have also discovered many more names as a result of this approach.
mary janeFebruary 20, 2015
Thank you for your guidelines. Like you, I have been overwhelmed by the challenge to organize our genealogy records for accuracy. Hopefully we can enlist other family members and set our course. Your outline for 13 weeks seems to be a guide. Among the obstacles, as you will know, is the objection of other family members to slowing down, when they feel it best to keep on finding names for temple ordinances instead. Who wouldn't? My solution seems to be to proceed to correct and establish at least one family line. Grateful for time and means to improve our family history records, even though it means a degree of starting over again. How can we help one another in this purposeful endeavor?
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