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The "Down-Low" on "What's Up"!!                                               2016 03 01
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Innovative Data Collection!

Manhours are a part of any endeavor. "X" amount are put in, but productivity is a different matter.
Like expendatures, whether household or business, we want "The most bang for the buck"!
Selecting the most important work, and doing it effectively is what creates that bang.


How Do We Do That?
Since more data and family cells are important to the tree, how do we add "more cells per hour"?
Many people want names, which is the single most important factor toward gaining more data.

More names = more data. Simple, right? Anyone can understand that concept.
The standard "rookie" builds their tree following each grandfather to a previous father.
Understandably, this is what we all do for the first several generations in finding names or data.

But beyond those easy few historical figures, lies a different world, where no one alive remembers.
These are the areas that people search within records because the involved have all passed away.
Most people stick with what they know...Following fatherly figures until they reach a "dead end".
Instead, we have adopted the method of following the mother-figure, and find it interesting.

The primary reason is the total efficiency of it. So the manhour equation is a bit different.
Most people build a family tree for their own use, while this one is for many peoples use.

Much like the days of old with dial-up internet, many webmasters "loved pdf's". Why?
Because they could scan a document instead of typing it all out and save a lot of time.
The upside... It was/is a fast and efficient way for them to put their page on the internet.
Downside... Not one word on it searchable, and every user looking at it had a slow loading time.
Worked great for the one person uploading, yet horribly slow for the hundreds trying to see the data.

How does this relate?
By giving the daughters name, we then reasonably guess the father is of that name.
While it's easy to say "List them both", that's true! But again, manhours have limitations.
Eventually, all ancetors will hopefully be listed, but let's all get "the most bang for the buck".
This method provides more clues for more people, and does it faster than the standard method.

While here it's like "Backing up to the left", for you it'll make searching so much wider and faster.
More people, more data, faster clues.

Sidenote:
All persons data within the tree are collected and gaged individually.
These are not the mega-downloads commonly found at the larger websites.
Our expierience here has found that those files are overloaded with inaccurate data.
This is an unacceptable practice that should be avoided, and the standard has been raised.

Unexpected Happy Coincidences...
Recently found: The anthropology tracking sites regarding historical migrations use mother-methods!
Obviously not for "thousands of years", but through recordable generations, it's "her decendants".

Also, this months Genealogy 101 Lesson was scheduled to be in regards to total genetic makeup.

For an idea of the types of things that go into a file, see the Family Tree Demo.
Check The Family Tree Report and The Census Report for monthly updates!

When you're ready to add the support to do your own verifying, purchase the census files on CD's.
Because verifying is the key to accuracy, and accuracy is what makes your tree valid.
Good luck, have fun and enjoy!


Genealogy 101-The Basics...

Whether novice, enthusiast or professional, we all need guidance and direction from time to time.
And that's what this section is about... Simple reminders about family tree and genealogy basics.

A New Article Each Month Helping Readers With Their Genealogy Studies.
Follow the genealogy lesson links above for all previous lessons.
This Months Lesson: What's In A Name-Who Are You?


The L-Pages...

L-Page characters are chosen in connection with the others being added to the family tree.
This way, we see how family relationships grew, and the roles they played within their families.
As a bonus, the family tree flow-chart grows monthly without having any gaps or "orphan pages".

This months subject: Louis Lizotte 1793-1877.
Follow along every month for new stories, and be sure to add the subjects to your tree!


The L-Games...

Youngsters too small for computers can still learn about their family history tree!
It's a fun way to learn about family information that might have otherwise slipped by.
Play online if you've already joined. If not, just print the PDF's for crayons & highlighters.

Monthly topics relating to learning genealogy and the family tree plus associated information.
There are word search and crosswords, with trivia and multiple choice quiz's coming soon!!



Newest Pages...

New page ideas are posted here whenever they're inserted.
Suggest a topic if you like!

"Projects" is a new page added to the Census CD's tab showing more ways to use the CD's!
In the future there will be pictures added to the descriptions for visualizing them as well!
For now, it's a way of helping you get more uses from the CD purchases you make!
Definitely worth a look!

"Searching" is another new page under the Census CD Tab/Section.
There seems to be a need for some initial instructions on how to use the CD's.
It explains the basic differences between a database search and a search for documents.
Worth the two minutes of reading so you understand!

"Research" is a complete section of its own, and presently has several exciting new pages emerging.
These topics are related to any family tree, and should be of use while researching your ancestry.
They are investigation spin-offs, ongoing and under construction, but noteworthy of mention.
Tombstone Abbreviations, Tombstone Symbols, Statue Meanings



Improving The Website...

Sometimes, it may take days and days just to make a very small item work properly on the web.
With each improvement comes much "Behind the scenes" work and a real sense of accomplishment.
So this is the where even minor adjustments get to shine in the spotlight for their 15 minutes of fame!


Monthly Newsletter Page...

If you've been reading along (And of course you have!), you'll notice this page is more streamlined!
The goal is for better reading flow as well as a faster page loading time. Let us know if you like it!


Census File Pages...

The census file pages are re-designed. Welcome changes for the tens of thousands to choose from!
This table layout gives the fastest reference to the year/state/county enumeration census files.
Click on the design link above for an example of how they are being done (1830 is shown).

The census data files for 1830 have been sorted and added to the availability list.
Check the link for all up-to-date listings evry month. If you don't see it, just ask!


As ideas and knowledge grow, so will the site.
Let's have some input!


That's the down-low on what's-up!
Thanks for reading,


      Massachusetts

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