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Tips on Entering
Information
When you are recording information about a person, it is helpful to remember the following points:
Record Pertinent Information: From a genealogical standpoint, it is most helpful to record the specifics of birth, marriage, and death--as these events commonly generated historical records and can help you locate parents, children, spouses, etc.
Consistent Date Format: Be consistent in the way you record information. Record dates in the DD MM YYYY format (i.e., 3 May 1847) where possible, and use abbreviations such as ABT for About or BEF for Before if you are not sure about a particular date.
Consistent Address Format: When recording the place where an event occurred, try to list the town or city first followed by a comma. Then enter the county or district followed again by a comma, then the state or province, and finally, the country. For U.S. locations, the country is usually left off if a US state is identified.
Add Notes: You can also add notes to the information you have entered about a person. The Notes feature allows you to enter free form comments on anything from family stories to notes on continuing research.
Add Sources: You can also add sources to the information you have entered about a person. Sources help you keep track of where a piece of historical data came from--and can often help you evaluate its validity.