Recording Notes in Genealogical Computer Software (National Institute)

Computer Software Program Ancestor Notes
One way to summarize your data is in the individual Notes section, which comes after the basic Family Group Record on a genealogy program, can be used in many ways. You can keep recordings and research notes on events, followed by my linkage proofs and details of photos held.

The chart below is an example of the PAF Notes kept for my ancestor Albert James JUPP. It indicates the sources of information, their exact wording, other items of interest as well as items not found and searches still needed.

PAF Notes—Albert James JUPP—RIN 186

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