Often you just don't realise what you'll need until you're sitting amongst the mess, dazed and confused .... lol.

Part of what I do for clients is help them organise their research, and some of them have researched really well over many years and just need a way to collate their collection; and one way doesn't suit everyone.

It's always nice to hear that a family has delved into their ancestry, regardless of the state of the records. :D

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