Are You up to Date? By Paula Stuart-Warren, CG
I came across this heartfelt genealogy post at another blog and felt it was very much worth sharing. Paula Stuart-Warren writes in her article, “Are You Up to Date” . . .
My Mom, Patricia (Hanley) Stuart, passed away on 8 January 2008 while I was teaching at the annual Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy. I remember exactly when I received the call from my sister, Linda. I was eating a hot fudge sundae at JB’s in the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel with a friend while another friend was massaging my neck and shoulders already tight from stress and not enough sleep. Mom always did things on HER own schedule! That night I stayed up ‘til the wee hours of the morning writing Mom’s obituary and a tribute to her.
It got me to thinking. Whether you use paper to record your family history or a software program such as Family Tree Maker, are you up-to-date? I mean, have you entered all recent family data, logged those cute new family additions, added marriages and spouses, checked for your family in the Social Security Death Index, gathered obituaries, funeral cards, and even prepared questions for the next family gathering of any kind?
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Paula goes on to write about the key areas of a genealogy project and how this relates to her recent experience. She goes on to discuss topics such as:
- Obituaries and Tombstones
- Family Group Sheets
- Funeral Guest Books
- Social Security Death Index
- Other key considerations
Paula, if you read this, my condolences and thank you for sharing such a great article. It is truly the testament you intended and a solid introduction to Genealogy and thus I felt it fitting to share it with the visitors here.
Thank you - Chris
