Managing a Genealogical Project
Updated Edition by William
Dollarhide
Genealogy Just Got Easier!
This work focuses on a particular method of organizing research materials.
Its unique system of organization takes you from the preliminary stage of
your research to the final presentation of your work as a report or a book.
The system, an outgrowth of the Dollarhide System of Genealogical
Records, enables you to manage a genealogical project with maximum
ease and efficiency. The first section of the book covers the three basic
types of the projects--pedigrees, lineages, and descendancies. The
second section tells how to organize notes and keep paperwork to a
minimum, while the third section shows the various methods of cross-
referencing notes for purposes of retrieval and evaluation. Section four
describes ahnentafel numbering, and section five descendancy numbering
and the merits of the three main numbering systems--the Register, Record,
and Henry systems--plus Dollarhides own combined Ahnentafel/Henry

numbering system. Then there is a section on the applications of computer
software to the project and a section on diagramming techniques and
methods of presenting a pedigree or descendancy in polished form. Finally
there is a set of nine master forms to be used in this work, and they can be
easily photocopied and used as often as needed. Updated in 1999, this
edition of Managing a Genealogical Project features new material on
computer software and CD databases.
Personal Review: Managing a Genealogical Project Updated
Edition by William Dollarhide
Folks who listened to Sierra Home's Generations: Find Your Roots
webcast Wednesday evening were thrilled to hear from well-known
genealogy author William Dollarhide. Put his Managing a Genealogical
Project in the categories of how-to and getting organized as Bill's concepts
hit the nail on the head in both heretofore overwhelming divisions!This
book's size is even comforting... not too heavy, nor is the reading. Bill's
naturally outgoing and informative style comes shining through as he
deftly explains the basics of:-- Sample forms-- Types of genealogical
projects-- Collecting references-- Retrieving notes and compiling family
sheets-- Ahnentafel numbering-- Descendancy numbering-- Using a
computer-- Presentation techniques-- Research journals & logsTo get you
started, Bill provides a set of master forms, which I like to use when
ferreting out family relationships at a library or archive in the heat of
research (aka miles from my home!)Perhaps ten years ago, I attended an
all-day seminar given by Bill at our local Manasota Genealogical Society.
He did a masterful job of explaining the different numbering systems
which otherwise confuse people using Section 5 of an earlier edition of
this book. Even though our genealogy programs will typically follow the
numbering system we specify when printing out book versions of our data,
Bill's explanation of them makes our editorial decisions easier.Register
System - This descendancy numbering system was first used in the New
England historic Genealogical Society's periodical, The New England
Historical and Genealogical Register.1. Father - full details 2.a. first child
- birth/death 3.b. second child - birth/death2. Second child - full details
a. child (dies with no issue) 4.b. child - birth/death 5.c. child -
birth/deathModified Register System - Variation of the register system was
adapted by the New York Genealogical & Biographical Record and later
by the National Genealogical Society Quarterly. See page 35 for
details.The Henry Numbering System -- In this system, the number
identifies the blood-line descendant, as well as the lineage back to number
1. Each number is a discrete identification number, an indication of birth
order and the number of generations removed from the person who starts
the descendancy. p36-38.Yes, I *know* that quote sounds confusing, but
you'll easily decipher its meaning by reading Managing a Genealogy
Project.Myrt :)DearMYRTLE,Daily Genealogy Columnist
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