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File Research in a Logical Manner
  1. Chart.
    • Tree with branches
    • Concentric circles
    • Progenitor at top (or left) with connecting lines for family
  2. Book
    • Sequential Numbering
      • Begin with progenitor as #1, his oldest child as #2, etc.
    • Direct Outline
      • Roman capitals for children
      • Indentation and capitals for second generation
      • Indentation and Arabic numerals for third generation, etc.
    • York System
      • Capital letters for each progenitor or immigrant
      • Numerals for each child corresponding to order of birth (A125)
    • Generation Designation
      • Begin with the oldest child and exhaust that child's family before repeating with later children.
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