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The "Down-Low" on "What's Up"!!                                               2017 04 01
Monthly Update...                                                                             Published Monthly


Focus On Progress...


What Went On Last Month?
The compilation of a needed items list was added to all current subjects in the family tree.
Along the way, items were continuously added to the list until it reached a total of approx 30 items.

The next task confronted was to finish all remaining tree subjects page-links.
Surprisingly, more subjects were added to the tree since last done than were thought!

The census CD pages were worked on as time allowed. Page linking by year is just a start.
All censuses are available, but have yet to be linked. This will be an ongoing project for this year.

Another new project started was for pages containing several United States founding documents.
There is also a linked page being worked on that will contain several historic artworks as well.


What's Planned For This Month?
Additional computer resources for downloads-including software to collect items that grow the site.
The equipment needed will hopefully take the pressure off while doing website work.

More "Founding Documents" work....The Constitution Ammendment images and their hover links.
There are many other important documents shaping our history that may be added later.

Page linking of census CD's takes several steps. The first (Linking to all years or states) is finished.
The second step of making "Census CD Balloon/Bubble Descriptors" is an ongoing project.

Monthly Backups... these items will remain here as a checklist for admin monthly progress.
An important excercise for any website or even private family tree. Showing it here for a reminder!


How Will All This Help Users?
Last months progress will help users gain more information faster and feel more comfortable doing so.
This is accomplished by means of a "checklist" for admin use to move quickly through each subject.

This in turn will provide users with fast, easy access in a standard format, with interaction if needed.
Subsequent data or corrections can be done rapidly so as to help prevent any mis-information.

Additionally, pages created for founding documents and pictures may be of historical interest to all.
This family trees roots helped pave the way for these and many of the other rights we all enjoy.

The Newsletter is starting to develop a layout of its own...quick/concise/sectional/info balloons/links.
This month marks TWO YEARS of effort not only for the website, but for the tree as well!
A lot of "how-to" web and tree info was learned and passed along to users!



Monthly Reports & More...
Monthly progress updates, count and information for The Family Tree Report and The Census Report
If you'd like to see the web portion of the tree software used here Try The Family Tree Demo

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.
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.
This Months Lesson: 1890 Census-The Lost Past-Work Arounds



Newest Pages...

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


Historic documents and images have been added to the research section.
These are United States Founding Documents and artworks depicting events.
A heart pounding assortment of images made possible by the hard work of NARA.


Cause of Death is a list of common reasons on death certificates.
Included are "Contibutory Cause" definitions that are listed on forms.
Terminology changes over time. These help modern users to understand.


Question Of The Month! (The link is at the top of each page in the header)
A simple click-choice question each month about family tree and website use.
Fast, anonymous and easy way to help steer the website toward what users want.



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!


All Census Page Link info is being added-Searching made easier!
There are over 25,000 census folders, so this will be an ongoing project.

Follow the links to find the year, state and county desired.
These are photographic images of each individual original census page.



Holiday Family Tree Access (Link is also in the header and drop-down box)
A fun new idea for sharing family tree knowledge with other family members!

Specifically timed for the holidays that are traditionally spent with other family members.
This way, elders can share to young about earlier generations so they're not easily forgotten!



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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