tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776281256905648887.post3700012790618911957..comments2024-03-17T12:58:28.807+11:00Comments on GeniAus: Fling it in the folder - my digital filing systemGeniAushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09074874999181040071noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776281256905648887.post-45811149483158091912012-02-14T20:09:57.058+11:002012-02-14T20:09:57.058+11:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776281256905648887.post-71885868507044180652012-01-24T11:52:24.757+11:002012-01-24T11:52:24.757+11:00http://www.fakehandbags.us/ Gucci Replica Ha...http://www.fakehandbags.us/ Gucci Replica HandbagsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776281256905648887.post-19945364175047404862011-06-19T16:27:34.853+10:002011-06-19T16:27:34.853+10:00My computer & paper filing system leaves a lot...My computer & paper filing system leaves a lot to be desired, and really does need a over haul. A very interesting post and I shall re read before filing battle commences!Julie Goucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368170005503879489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776281256905648887.post-66205638681254364012011-05-30T11:16:20.257+10:002011-05-30T11:16:20.257+10:00Exactly, One of the things that sticks with me fro...Exactly, One of the things that sticks with me from my IT Managemant days is that any more than 3 clicks to get somewhere is too many.GeniAushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09074874999181040071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776281256905648887.post-64099434342332662102011-05-30T02:08:20.150+10:002011-05-30T02:08:20.150+10:00I'm a professional database manager and have f...I'm a professional database manager and have found for lots of data, flat works extremely well. The system I manage was designed with folder within folder with in folder, etc. Eventually nothing could be easily found. We are now simplifying.<br /><br />For my own genealogical data, I file by last name of the most important family (usually male line, but not always) and dump everything in there. If I have a lot for one person or specific family, he, she or they get their own folder in the main folder, but I never folder inside the second one. This is my KISS version and it works well for me. I think filing versions are very idiosyncratic because they reflect the way we think about the world. I do have tubs of paper that need to be scanned into this system, but it's so much more exciting to do research than digitally refile old. :(lebjohnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14749782973484061039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776281256905648887.post-28309505993361369322011-05-24T11:08:32.964+10:002011-05-24T11:08:32.964+10:00Nancy, the Bartleys I have are from a collateral l...Nancy, the Bartleys I have are from a collateral line in Tasmania, Australia who came from Gloucestershire, England.GeniAushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09074874999181040071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776281256905648887.post-44267523932583932082011-05-24T11:01:46.125+10:002011-05-24T11:01:46.125+10:00Patti, I always file a woman's documents under...Patti, I always file a woman's documents under her birth or maiden name. I usually put a copy of marriage/divorce records under each person's name.GeniAushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09074874999181040071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776281256905648887.post-37892476740881293442011-05-24T06:54:59.589+10:002011-05-24T06:54:59.589+10:00Oh, filing gives me such a headache! I want to be...Oh, filing gives me such a headache! I want to be organized and I try to be organized but.... So, I think my system is similar to yours but my system is not quite as refined. I'll have to reread your post when I have time to sit down and rethink organizing my files.<br><br />I noticed that you have a file for Bartley. Are they Pennsylvania Bartleys? If so, our lines may run together some generations back.<br><br />Thanks for this post.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776281256905648887.post-30695192187119657992011-05-24T04:35:04.761+10:002011-05-24T04:35:04.761+10:00Quick question about the "Names" folder....Quick question about the "Names" folder...<br /><br />When dealing with woman who marry, do you put her documents in her husband's surname folder, or her maiden name?Patti Browninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16071347657188818481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776281256905648887.post-39974561951348975032011-05-23T09:28:02.417+10:002011-05-23T09:28:02.417+10:00Phillip, I just retrieved your comment from "...Phillip, I just retrieved your comment from "Spam". Thanks for your comments and link.<br /><br />I think the best system is whatever works for you. <br /><br />I am fortunate that I have my family history data on my phone and tablet in my handbag so I'm able to get away with a simple system.GeniAushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09074874999181040071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776281256905648887.post-56306173813131678332011-05-23T09:27:11.172+10:002011-05-23T09:27:11.172+10:00A few minutes ago I received the e-book Guide to O...A few minutes ago I received the e-book <a href="http://sassyjanegenealogy.blogspot.com/2011/05/organizing-your-genealogical-research.html" rel="nofollow">Guide to Organizing Your Genealogical Research Using Archival Principles</a>. I've only had time to read a few pages and glance at the remainder, but my initial impression is that this 40-page PDF e-book is absolutely brilliant.Judy Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02331380147873608965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776281256905648887.post-7868451691350567542011-05-23T09:12:02.000+10:002011-05-23T09:12:02.000+10:00Thanks,all for your comments.
Jennifer, I know i...Thanks,all for your comments. <br /><br />Jennifer, I know it takes up space but I usually double-file those cross-surname files (marriage/divorce particularly) so that I have everything about a particular person in one spot. The exception so far is Census reports but that may change!GeniAushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09074874999181040071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776281256905648887.post-32656907036303743882011-05-23T08:30:51.375+10:002011-05-23T08:30:51.375+10:00Very interesting. I never thought of putting the &...Very interesting. I never thought of putting the "00" prefix to keep certain folders at the head of a file list. I use a very similar name-based filing system, but have struggled with the more "general" files. Nice suggestions on that.<br /><br />Here's a question for you: do you double-file those cross-surname files? (such as marriage docs) Or do you standardize to the male surname as others do?Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03251821175075255774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776281256905648887.post-59119702359205628352011-05-23T07:11:39.357+10:002011-05-23T07:11:39.357+10:00Thanks so much for this post Jill. I am in awe of ...Thanks so much for this post Jill. I am in awe of your organizational ability AND most importantly your consistency!<br /><br />My downfall is how I feel on any particular day... for example I struggle with should I create a file folder called PEER with subfolders for each child or should I create one folder for each child right off the bat.. I keep changing my mind!<br /><br />Love your ideas and am going to sit down and map out what I want for my "stuff"Olive Tree Genealogyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381110998759242462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776281256905648887.post-50925299567070176252011-05-22T17:31:10.179+10:002011-05-22T17:31:10.179+10:00Thank you, some good tips here.
I am still trying...Thank you, some good tips here.<br /><br />I am still trying to figure out what works for me, filing is not my strong point, and am going to try out some of the things you do. I think I'll be looking for the book Judy has ordered too!Tanya Honeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12653894545470484594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776281256905648887.post-25156369619399426522011-05-22T15:46:54.256+10:002011-05-22T15:46:54.256+10:00I use a very different filing system, that is anyt...I use a very different filing system, that is anything but flat. I wanted to insure that even without my genealogy program that I would be able to find and access my data. I thus set up a system where I start with folders for the 8 surnames of my great-grandparents, then underneath those I start a folder of the oldest-known-ancestor, and add folder for children and continue. This means that it always possible to find the exact folder for an individual (or couple) in my tree. In each fold, in addition to any children folders I add folders titled Photos and Documents to put specific files about that person or couple. This works out very well since every photo or document I come across has a specific place. If I haven't yet added a folder for the person whose document I find, I know exactly which folders to add to get to that person, and add them before adding the file.<br /><br />A full description is up on my blog:<br /><br />http://www.bloodandfrogs.com/2011/01/genealogy-folder-organization-b-system.html<br /><br />There is also some discussions in the comments worth reading.Philip Trauringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05783880008685868921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776281256905648887.post-89270422236833854592011-05-22T14:53:01.674+10:002011-05-22T14:53:01.674+10:00My digital filing system needs to be improved, so ...My digital filing system needs to be improved, so I will take note of your tips. And I've just ordered a copy of <a href="http://sassyjanegenealogy.blogspot.com/2011/05/organizing-your-genealogical-research.html" rel="nofollow">Sassy Jane's Guide to Organizing Your Genealogical Research Using Archival Principles</a>.Judy Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02331380147873608965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776281256905648887.post-42195551108115585232011-05-20T19:52:09.835+10:002011-05-20T19:52:09.835+10:00Thanks for that Jill. Mine is similar. I agree tha...Thanks for that Jill. Mine is similar. I agree that a the filing system needs to be flat. I still need to organise my images more efficiently. At the moment they have their ID number first, then details of file. Any family related image has their family ID first. I'm still trying to work out if I like this idea or not.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08099651984506366012noreply@blogger.com