As genealogists everywhere will testify, few hobbies generate more paper work than genealogy. This guide successfully tackles the process of organising family research, from filing piles of paper to streamlining the process as a whole.'
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82 of 83 people found the following review helpful
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This book has taken over top status as the most useful genealogy book I've encountered. Although I'm well organized and experienced in research and records management, Carmack's practical, logical approach has guided my work to the next level of efficiency and success. Highly recommended for newcomers to genealogy as well as veterans.
74 of 76 people found the following review helpful
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I started digging into my family's history some three years ago but only ordered "Organizing Your Family History Search" one year ago, because I realized that I urgently needed a system for organizing the mountain of documents I had accumulated. De Bartolo's book came in very handy to learn how to start this intimidating task.
In her book, she describes two main methods of organizing the many papers a genealogist will inevitably collect. I carefully read her suggestions, then decided on one of the two methods simply because it seemed to suit me better. I liked that she gives alternatives and also points out that one might just as well combine the two methods. She doesn't MAKE people go a certain route with organizing their papers, but discusses the advantages and disadvantages of both methods thus gving the readers room to adapt her methods to their individual needs. She also offers plenty of organizational forms which readers can copy for their records. I took them as a basis for designing my own forms on my computer...
This book is especially useful for novices/beginners in the field of genealogy because on top of helping organize one's documents, it puts structure into one's reasearch, giving the reader a perspective for what is useful, and what might be disregarded in the search for one's history. And because it is so adaptable, many people will find their ideal way to go with it.
No one should "throw oneself" into genealogy without this book!
64 of 65 people found the following review helpful
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THIS BOOK IS A MUST FOR EVERY GENEALOGIST!!!
Ms. Carmack hasprovided all the information in one book that will benefit allgenealogists. Not only does she explain (in detail and understandable) all aspects of organization in genealogy, but she also supplies a great number of forms that you can copy that makes genealogy a breeze! She is saving me time and keeping me on track every day. I highly recommend this wonderful book!
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Organizing Family History Search
I have over 2500 pages on my family history. I thought I was pretty well organized. Ms. Carmack gave me some new ideas on certain ways to organize my genealogy. Read more
Published 14 months ago by elhigh
Excellent Book - Highly Recommend
If you are just starting out and only can afford ONE book like this one -- buy it. You won't be sorry. Not only full of good information but just enjoyable reading as well. Read more
Published on September 20, 2007 by Country Girl
Antiquated Treatment of a Valuable Genealogical Topic
As a professional genealogist who also teaches, I tell my students that the topic of genealogical organization is one that must be addressed by all genealogists, amateur or... Read more
Published on January 29, 2006 by BCG-certified professional genealogist
Can only buy ONE book on Genealogy Research? Get this one!
This book is EXACTLY what you should get before you really get "into" doing your genealogy research. Wish I had! Read more
Published on January 14, 2004
Good portions, but overall, terribly stilted.
This is not a bad book. Parts of this book are extremely helpful to help you organize your genealogical papers. Read more
Published on December 8, 2003 by dinska
A 'must - have', truly wonderful book
I have been caught up in this addictive hobby of genealogy for fifteen years now and have over the years tried many different ways of dealing with my ever-increasing pile of info... Read more
Published on May 28, 2002 by Maria Hurrell
Organization is my downfall
... and frankly, this book does a lackluster job of helping get organized. I had a basic problem with the author's idea that there is only one good filing system for genealogy. Read more
Published on December 17, 2001 by K J Bedford
Excellent organizational resource for the novice genealogist
About seven months ago I decided to tackle an exciting yet daunting new project: researching my family history and genealogy. Read more
Published on May 30, 2001 by Rebecca Leckman
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You need not feel embarrassed or alone. It has happened to all of us. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
correspondence pending file, form for personal use, family group sheet, cemetery transcriptions, complete source citation, genealogical software program, research binder, most genealogists, subject dividers, correspondence log, group sheets, filing method, research notebook, research repositories, pedigree chart, footnote number, wife file, professional genealogist, tombstone inscription, microfilm reader, sheet protectors Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Salt Lake City, Family History Library, Old Fork Episcopal Church, Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly, Register System, Grave Decorations, Civil War, Scott Sturdevant, Henry System, Robert Ashton, Francis Ashton, Marriage Register, Orange County, Patrick County, Samuel Ashton, Spoon Creek, Elizabeth Ashton, George Ashton, Henry Bascom Shough, Hines Ellison, Madison County, Mary Ashton, Name of the Relative, National Genealogical Society Quarterly, New York New!
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correspondence pending file, form for personal use, family group sheet, cemetery transcriptions, complete source citation, genealogical software program, research binder, most genealogists, subject dividers, correspondence log, group sheets, filing method, research notebook, research repositories, pedigree chart, footnote number, wife file, professional genealogist, tombstone inscription, microfilm reader, sheet protectors Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Salt Lake City, Family History Library, Old Fork Episcopal Church, Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly, Register System, Grave Decorations, Civil War, Scott Sturdevant, Henry System, Robert Ashton, Francis Ashton, Marriage Register, Orange County, Patrick County, Samuel Ashton, Spoon Creek, Elizabeth Ashton, George Ashton, Henry Bascom Shough, Hines Ellison, Madison County, Mary Ashton, Name of the Relative, National Genealogical Society Quarterly, New York New!
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- Producing a Quality Family History by Patricia Law Hatcher on page 79, and Back Matter
- A Guide to Documentary Editing by Mary-Jo Kline on page 124, and Back Matter
- Numbering Your Genealogy: Sound and Simple Systems (Special Publications of the National Genealogical Society) by Joan F. Curran on page 111, and Back Matter
- What If? Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers by Anne Bernays on page 116
- Three Rivers by Carla J. Mills in Back Matter
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