tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6149530517354891504.post1105732948159275249..comments2010-08-12T08:26:24.617-07:00Comments on Our Twigs and Branches: Help! New Blogger with Old ProblemRebecca Dean Ringgoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17702672528237264263noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6149530517354891504.post-62575494567983078342010-08-08T10:15:49.569-07:002010-08-08T10:15:49.569-07:00I have to say that using a good genealogy program,...I have to say that using a good genealogy program, like The Master Genealogist, is the right way to get started. A good program will prompt you for a source - you can keep it as simple as you like. Just remember one of the goals of sourcing is so anyone can go back at a later date and review what was recorded; so you can answer the question: Where did I find that...?TCasteelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01261694755025450452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6149530517354891504.post-72482810513368645132010-08-07T17:12:07.595-07:002010-08-07T17:12:07.595-07:00Rebecca.
Welcome to a wonderful group of folk, Ge...Rebecca.<br /><br />Welcome to a wonderful group of folk, Genea-bloggers. Its fun.<br /><br />As to the question of Citing your Sources, All I can say, is one at a time. Do a couple, then take a break.<br /><br />Please know, that you will find conflicting information. Don't discard that conflicting information by Cite your Sources, good, bad, or indifferent. <br /><br />Then, you need to Evaluate what you have recorded and choose the one that appears to be most correct.<br /><br />I suggest that you keep those 'not so good' pieces of information because you may find them again. You will want to remember, {Oh yeah, I saw that before, and have determined that is it bad information).<br /><br />I am reminded that Thomas Edison had many, many ways that the light bulb didn't work, but one way that it did.<br /><br />Evidence Explained! is a valuable resource. If it's too expensive, there are a couple of Cheat Sheets that you might look for based on her book.<br /><br />Good luck and welcome to the group.<br /><br />RussCousin Russhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00326890362591254874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6149530517354891504.post-60391772305818263542010-08-02T19:18:29.041-07:002010-08-02T19:18:29.041-07:00researchingoconnells,thanks for the advice I will ...researchingoconnells,thanks for the advice I will get the book as soon as I can.Rebecca Dean Ringgoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17702672528237264263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6149530517354891504.post-87184583550812707722010-08-02T18:48:46.311-07:002010-08-02T18:48:46.311-07:00Rebecca, one last bit of advice when taking that &...Rebecca, one last bit of advice when taking that "one bite at a time," a great resource for sourcing is Evidence! Citation & Analysis for the Family Historian by Elizabeth Shown Mills. I too have a hard time citing and remembering to cite my sources and this is a big help for me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6149530517354891504.post-77660405607972799172010-08-02T15:30:13.815-07:002010-08-02T15:30:13.815-07:00Thanks Greta, I so appreciate your encouragement.Thanks Greta, I so appreciate your encouragement.Rebecca Dean Ringgoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17702672528237264263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6149530517354891504.post-14666580378686623372010-08-02T15:15:37.013-07:002010-08-02T15:15:37.013-07:00You will have so much fun blogging and it does bri...You will have so much fun blogging and it does bring results.Greta Koehlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429623811794360612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6149530517354891504.post-74780149692896839042010-08-02T13:43:57.935-07:002010-08-02T13:43:57.935-07:00Some of you have two or more blogs. You give me h...Some of you have two or more blogs. You give me hope that I too, might be able to do this. Your sights are great. Thanks again for your visits and encouragement.<br />Bill, I missed the show, because I didn't know about it until too late. That will teach me to play on facebook instead of something useful.<br />Celia, your eating an elephant analogy was so funny, that is what it feels like, too. It is a huge task. Now where do I start? <br />Researchingocconnells, appreciate your kind words, not sure how interesting my stories will be, but look forward to hearing from you.<br />Barbara, my GREEN/GREENE line I only have back to Indiana. I posted information on the GREEN/GREENE line today. I have that David Albert’s father as David A. Green from Indiana. My WADE family goes back to Virginia. Most of the info I have on the WADES is from the CHAPPELL Book.<br />Lisa, you are so kind I appreciate your encouragement.<br />Miriam, Your encouragement is greatly appreciated.<br /> <br />Thanks again.Rebecca Dean Ringgoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17702672528237264263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6149530517354891504.post-84451530690304365712010-08-02T13:36:08.633-07:002010-08-02T13:36:08.633-07:00Welcome to the new obsession: geneablogging! :-) L...Welcome to the new obsession: geneablogging! :-) Looking forward to hearing more from you!Miriam Robbinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12021845886261585678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6149530517354891504.post-9548449585381640042010-08-02T11:06:02.630-07:002010-08-02T11:06:02.630-07:00Wow, this is amazing. I started this blog last nig...Wow, this is amazing. I started this blog last night. Before I 10:30, I have 5 comments and 8 followers. Amazing. I am happy to meet your aquaintance. I am going to explore the blogs of the people who are following me.Rebecca Dean Ringgoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17702672528237264263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6149530517354891504.post-46756348069846765622010-08-02T10:39:19.034-07:002010-08-02T10:39:19.034-07:00I echo what Celia said..."one bite at a time&...I echo what Celia said..."one bite at a time", and what Barbara said..."look around at other blogs". Can't get better advise than that! Good luck, I'm looking forward to future posts!Lisa Wallen Logsdonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13003873811444854964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6149530517354891504.post-71597188931288751292010-08-02T08:26:51.849-07:002010-08-02T08:26:51.849-07:00Welcome to the world of blogging. I see you have W...Welcome to the world of blogging. I see you have Wade and Greene surnames, are they from New England? It is scary when you first begin, but look around at other blogs to get ideas and then run with it. Good luck.Barbara Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07440544740334032378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6149530517354891504.post-60858017633351988132010-08-02T08:21:36.593-07:002010-08-02T08:21:36.593-07:00Welcome to the Geneablogging family, we are all he...Welcome to the Geneablogging family, we are all here to help! I look forward to reading more of your story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6149530517354891504.post-79475250063602491182010-08-02T08:20:47.358-07:002010-08-02T08:20:47.358-07:00Gold star for starting a blog, Rebecca! And, yes, ...Gold star for starting a blog, Rebecca! And, yes, it's very exciting finding ancestors...<br />Start doing your sources one at a time, kind of like "how do you eat an elephant?" Answer - one bite at a time! Do it, learn it, and you will be able to help others who are stymied too! Cheers, Celia<br />surnames: Gillespie, Bunn, Terwilliger, Graves, Buell, Ormsbee etc.etc.etc.Celia Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04096301290962083820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6149530517354891504.post-13335236338886978242010-08-02T08:17:42.478-07:002010-08-02T08:17:42.478-07:00Welcome to the world of bloggers! It was a great E...Welcome to the world of bloggers! It was a great Expo. Glad you were there, too.<br /><br />Bill ;-)<br /><br />http://drbilltellsancestorstories.blogspot.com/<br />Author of "Back to the Homeplace"<br />and "13 Ways to Tell Your Ancestor Stories"<br />http://www.examiner.com/x-53135-Springfield-Genealogy-Examiner<br />http://www.examiner.com/x-58285-Ozarks-Cultural-Heritage-ExaminerDr. Bill (William L.) Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04857619677138020430noreply@blogger.com