Comments on: Laboring Over the Details

By: Susan

Susan — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 18:49:15 +0000

Brave soul! I’m rebuilding a streamlined pedigree database. Don’t have the energy to do the entire database. It’s a project, but there’s a huge feeling of accomplishment as I “complete” (like it’s ever actually complete!) a line.

By: Denise Levenick

Denise Levenick — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 12:54:31 +0000

Is it spooky serendipity? It seems like every time I revisit a document I learn something new, which is even more evidence that we will never be finished with our family history, especially when the documents are in hand.

I really want to hear regular updates on your organizational overhaul! Does this mean you are starting from the very beginning? ugh.

By: Claudia

Claudia — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 12:49:15 +0000

I feel like you, when I initially started I copied a lot of records. As I found more records and more names I did not diligently cite their source.

I found a record yesterday with the name of Jacob Bowser, in 1864 in Allegheny County PA. I have been searching for him, BUT where in the world did I obtain this record.

A trip to Office Max is in order today so I can start to get organized. At least I do not have reams of paper to go through. I feel exhausted just thing about the task. I am glad I am not alone in this benign neglect.

By: Michelle Goodrum

Michelle Goodrum — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:02:49 +0000

It truly is a small world – across both time and space!

By: Becky Wiseman

Becky Wiseman — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 22:26:06 +0000

Good luck on building your new database! I’m still sitting on the fence…