W E L C O M E . . .

To our genealogical Record Files.

Accessing information is relatively easy. All you need is a number and a letter.
The Number = The person's ID number. (Who)
The Letter = One of the following eleven Records. (Did What)

For example: James Spann's ID number is 0058 (found on the "Outline") and F is the
code for a Family Sheet or Genealogical Summary, therefore 0058-F gives you a brief sketch of his family's life.
Want to see if Grandpa's will is here? Enter his ID number and the letter "W". Not here? How about supplying it?

The Summary is usually the first added and it lists what else is available for that person.
If you'd like to share something about your branch of the Spann Family, an Email will be fine.

A - Abstracts of legal documents
B - Biographical Summary contains the basic facts: birth, marriage, and death with their place and date. Primarily a paper form used to collect data. About the same as "F".
C - Chronology, a time line, lists the significant events in the person's life in chronological order.
D - Deeds to property help establish financial position.
F - Family groups show the basic unit of parents and children. Included are dates of birth, death and marriage. The ID numbers of Fathers and Spouses are included to help identify and expand the family. There is often a short narrative to gain some insight into their lives and situations. Also called a "Genealogical Summary".
G - Graphics include photographs (of people, places and things), maps, designs, Coats-of-Arms or almost anything that can not be reduced to type.
L - Lineage Charts trace your ancestors in just one line. The chart often includes full names of husbands, wives, and children as well as years of marriage, birth and death. (See T)
M - Miscellaneous items are typeable things that don't really fit anywhere else. (See G)
N - Notes are personal remembrances, newspaper articles, letters, or other items, usually of a small or personal nature. Often other family members are also mentioned, so if you don't find what you are looking for, check their siblings, parents, spouse and children as well.
T - Tree. This is the familiar Ahnentafel chart which lists both parents for each person, hence the name - it branches like a tree. No dates or siblings are given. (See L)
W - Wills usually list all the living children, give an impression of a person's financial position, and even give poignant insight into relationships. Wills, letters and notes add flesh and blood to the dry bones of mere dates and places.

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