\nA simple folder structure<\/strong> for documents and images.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe workbook framework emphasises planning and organisation alongside the research itself (MacEntee, 2016; Blinkist Editorial, n.d.).<\/p>\n
5. Start with yourself and work backwards<\/h3>\n\n- \n
Record your own details, supported by documents.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Add your parents, then grandparents, each time noting sources.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Move gradually backward instead of jumping randomly across branches.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
6. Make and follow a research plan<\/h3>\n
Rather than chasing every hint:<\/p>\n
\n- \n
Frame specific questions: \u201cWhen and where did great-grandfather marry?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
List realistic sources: parish records, civil registers, census records, bygdeb\u00f8ker, local histories, etc.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Log each search and its result, including negative searches (MacEntee, 2016).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
7. Evaluate and write as you go<\/h3>\n
Don\u2019t only collect records\u2014interpret them:<\/p>\n
\n- \n
Compare sources and resolve conflicts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Write short notes explaining your conclusions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Attach these notes directly to individuals or events in your software.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In MacEntee\u2019s approach, this habit of documenting reasoning is central to creating research that others can understand and continue (MacEntee, 2016).<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Pros and cons of a genealogy do-over<\/span><\/h2>\nAdvantages<\/h3>\n\n- \n
Cleaner, more reliable tree<\/strong>
You replace guesses and unsourced claims with documented conclusions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Better organisation<\/strong>
File systems, logs, and citations become consistent, making your research easier to share and preserve (MacEntee, 2016).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Renewed enthusiasm<\/strong>
Revisiting old ground with new skills can reveal records and connections you missed years ago.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Stronger legacy<\/strong>
You\u2019re deliberately building something that future family members and researchers can rely on.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nChallenges<\/h3>\n\n- \n
Time and effort<\/strong>
A full do-over is a large project, which is why some people adopt a shorter or smaller version (Stufflebean, 2017).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Letting go of cherished but shaky conclusions<\/strong>
You may discover that parts of your tree rest on weak evidence\u2014or no evidence at all.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Perfectionism<\/strong>
The goal is improvement, not perfection. MacEntee stresses building better habits, not creating a flawless tree (MacEntee, 2016).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n<\/span>Is a genealogy do-over right for you?<\/span><\/h2>\nA genealogy do-over is a tool<\/strong>, not a commandment. Some people thrive on the structure of a full reset. Others prefer a targeted do-over or a gentle go-over of existing work. All three options share the same spirit:<\/p>\n\n- \n
Respect the work you\u2019ve already done.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Respect the ancestors you are researching.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Use what you\u2019ve learned to produce stronger, better-documented genealogy today.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Whether you choose the full program, a focused clean-up, or simply a more methodical review, the \u201cgenealogy do-over\u201d idea invites us all to slow down, rethink our methods, and build a tree that will stand the test of time.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>References<\/span><\/h2>\nBlinkist Editorial. (n.d.). The genealogy do-over workbook by Thomas MacEntee (book summary).<\/em> Blinkist.<\/p>\nGray, S. (2024, September 1). The secret to a successful genealogy do-over.<\/em> Gray\u2019s Table.<\/p>\nMacEntee, T. (2015, January 21). My genealogy do-over: A year of learning from research mistakes<\/em> [Webinar]. Legacy Family Tree Webinars.<\/p>\nMacEntee, T. (2015). The genealogy do-over: A year of learning from mistakes<\/em> [Handout]. Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston.<\/p>\nMacEntee, T. (2016). The genealogy do-over workbook: Get your genealogy and family history research back on track and still have fun!<\/em> Unlock the Past.<\/p>\nMacEntee, T. (2025, January 3). Genealogy do-over \u2013 Start here.<\/em> Genealogy Bargains.<\/p>\nStufflebean, L. (2017, August 8). 2017 genealogy do-over\/go-over update.<\/em> Empty Branches on the Family Tree.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A \u201cgenealogy do-over\u201d is precisely what it sounds like: deciding to start your family history research again from the beginning<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10347,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"colormag_page_container_layout":"default_layout","colormag_page_sidebar_layout":"default_layout","nf_dc_page":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":null,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"default","_twitter_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type":"default","_pinterest_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"default","_medium_share_type":"default","_threads_share_type":"default","_google_business_share_type":"default","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10345","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-genealogy-general"],"yoast_head":"\n
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Rules are often thought of as something negative, so let us rethink these rules and look at them as advice. You will find that much of the advice is repeated in the different links below. 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