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Research Notebooks (commented by Bruce Ellinger)

Bruce Ellinger — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:10:51 +0000

I have used Notebook for some time as a log to keep track of research extracts. I created a form where I log the information that I find as well as the citation of the source. I use one page for each source and I keep a copy of the image on the notebook page as well. I insert several new writing pages and then I copy the blank form to each page. I organize the content page by Surname.

I do have a question for anyone who might know the answer. Is it possible to create a page (form) and then be able to copy it with all formatting as a new page? (Inserting it as we do new notes or writing pages.)

NoteBook & Reunion (9.0) (commented by mbm1311)

mbm1311 — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:37:56 +0000

I have both softwares and I am converting all my saved genealogy emails by surname and then putting them in some order. I plan on doing much more but I’m new to notebook.

Research Notebooks (commented by levyjmd)

levyjmd — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:27:23 +0000

I use Notebook for research on a biography that I a working on. It was exactly what I was looking for to stay organized. As a special consideration, I suffered a brain injury 5 years ago and can forget that I have already covered information. Notebook is an amazing aid in dealing with this handicap. It helps me to focus and integrate the large volume of information that I have to deal with. Perhaps others with a similar handicap would find the program as useful as I have.

As the volume of the research increased this became imperative. In order not to duplicate work, I keep a daily log. Each day is another page under the tab “Research Logs”. Because of the excellent indexing feature of Notebook I can easily find entries. Of course, I have a “to do list”. Other tabs include “people”, “places”, “financial transactions”, “institutions”, “documents”(scanned), “dating resources”, “bibliography” and “Narrative” etc. It is easy, and useful, to use links from the daily logs to cross reference info.

NoteBook & Reunion (9.0) (commented by jthair)

jthair — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:15:19 +0000

I did export my Reunion file and import it into a new notebook, I then opened a new notebook and dragged individuals by clicking and dragging on the blue dot at the left of the first line of the record. I don’t know if there as a faster way to set up a notebook with the families.

John

NoteBook & Reunion (9.0) (commented by jthair)

jthair — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:14:04 +0000

I have just started using the trial software. I use Reunion 9.07 and so far I have just been using services to move information from Reunion to either clipping pages or clipping services added to the outline pages adding files will come later. I think I will run through the videos online again now that I have worked with notebook a bit.
My thoughts for the use would be to use the outline for the families. A writing notebook for my notes and a to do for planned research.
I think it will be easier to keep a notebook for each.

Good luck with your work.

John

Useful Toolbar for Browser (by macsmac)

macsmac — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:10:06 +0000

Just started with Circus Ponies and also use Reunion 9. Be interested to hear other ideas for organizing, etc.

I did happen upon a nice toolbar that can be added to browsers (I'm using Firefox 3). It has lots of links to British/UK sites and is free:

Saw this in a British magazine /Ancestry, /its an add on tool bar for internet browsers and has links to genealogy related web sites and other useful items (tho mostly British , United Kingdom oriented). Check it out

www.usefultoolbars.co.uk

Its free!

timeline (commented by Eric)

Eric — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:09:58 +0000

I think there have been some posts in the past where third party software has been used for integration with NoteBook regarding timelines. Perhaps some with experience in this area might chime in. Or you could search the forums.

timeline (by levyjmd)

levyjmd — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:20:09 +0000

Has anyone found a way to create a timeline using NB?
Thanks
Jeff

NoteBook & Reunion (9.0) (by KansasKate)

KansasKate — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:09:38 +0000

I have Reunion 9.0 and am thinking about getting NoteBook as project management software. Does anyone out there use both these programs? Any tips or tricks for getting the most out of the combination? Anyone know if GedCom files be included on a NoteBook page as a link (for sharing)? MTIA!

Research Notebooks (commented by Thomas Bailey)

Thomas Bailey — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 22:16:28 +0000

here to upadte this thread ans see if any ideas have been worked out on genealogy with this app.

Resource for finding UK birth, marriage, or death certificates (by elizabeth)

elizabeth — Tue, 07 Mar 2006 10:43:20 +0000

Corresponded briefly with this fellow and offered to post a link to his site.

http://www.bmd-certificates.co.uk

We locate and obtain UK (England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) birth, marriage or death certificates.

Elizabeth

Research Notebooks (commented by deena)

deena — Tue, 09 Aug 2005 17:34:00 +0000

I use NoteBook for genealogy notes. I have found a system that works for me and wanted to share and get ideas on how to use it even more fully.

I organize my research notes by date of research and title each page with the date and facility of research. Then on each page I use a separate cell for each research effort.

For example: Boston Public Library [1 Jan 2005] might be a page title and then on the page would be cells with each search such as:

Fred Smith - 1920 Census - Boston, MA
Searched for Smith, Smythe, and Smithe.
Found Frederick Smyth living with wife Sarah
at 34 Codman St, Boston, MA
Conclusion: This is great uncle Fred. Got photocopy.

Now, I always title each cell consistently and I created flags to indicate whether a search was successful, not successful, or uncertain/needs more research.

That way, i use the search features to pull up a person's name and all successful or not successful efforts. I also use the search generically to find any searches on a family name if i am searching generally like:

JONES - 1912 City Directory - Boston, MA

It's working really well for me.

I also use highlighting to color code names of places for certain sides of my family. For example, if I have family from Italy and there are three or four towns, every time I write the town name I color it green. That way I can use the search feature for finding anything in that geography.

Lastly, I'm trying to figure out how to use the linking feature to help me link repeated research efforts of the same type, like finding uncle Abe in Worcester so I can try to keep track of my progress on more tricky research.

Any thoughts about how this could work better would be appreciated.

Research Notebooks (commented by gdappel1)

gdappel1 — Fri, 29 Apr 2005 11:05:47 +0000

I am in the process of designing an outline for genealogy. Has anyone done so to this point and are you willing to share?
At this point I have major dividers - Surnames and General Notes. Under each surname I have - Introduction, Status and Further Research.
Help!

Research Notebooks (commented by Clara)

Clara — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 11:10:48 +0000

I'll be very interesting in learning how others are using NoteBook for genealogy research. I downloaded the demo for a completely different purpose, then decided to try using it for my genealogy notes. I'm still experimenting, but I've set up a notebook for each major family I'm researching, with sections for census data, notes, etc. In the census section I've been dragging in the census image (in a media frame) and typing in a little summary of relevant info. I tend to be somewhat scattered in my research, and NoteBook is really helping me be more organized and focused.

Research Notebooks (commented by rgholden)

rgholden — Wed, 09 Mar 2005 12:56:19 +0000

Last night I set up a Notebook with a tab for each of the families I am researching. I have pictures, stories and other text I am dumping in here at an alarming rate. That Clipping feature is great for this.

Research Notebooks (by nanak)

nanak — Wed, 16 Feb 2005 18:14:55 +0000

I purchased this software with a specific need in mind, I had lots of notes on little pieces of paper. Now my problem is solved. I created two notebooks, one for general genealogy research containing pages for my families and the information still outstanding and the other for genealogy extractions taken from records, again to be entered by family. For the first time in ages I can see the top of my desk. Just wanted to let you know what a wonderful product this is.