This came to me from another mailing list I am on and I thought it was a
terrific thing. I am sure you are all like me and have spent hundreds
of hours
gathering information, it would be a shame to see it lost in the next
generation. Hope it does some good.
Jane Foley
Genealogical Codicil to My Last Will and Testament
To my spouse, children, guardian, administrator and/or executor:
Upon my demise it is requested that you DO NOT dispose of any or all of
my genealogical records, both those prepared personally by me and those
records prepared by others which may be in my possession, including but
not
limited to books, files, notebooks or computer programs for a period of
two
years.
During this time period, please attempt to identify one or more persons
who
would be willing to take custody of the said materials and the
responsibility
of
maintaining and continuing the family histories. [If you know whom
within your family or friends are likely candidates to accept these
materials, please add
the following at this point: "I suggest that the persons contacted
regarding
the assumption of the custody of these items include but not be limited
to"
and then list the names of those individuals at this point, with their
addresses
and telephone numbers if known]
In the event you do no find anyone to accept these materials, please
contact the various genealogical organizations that I have been a
member of and determine if they will accept some parts or all of my
genealogical materials. [List of organizations, addresses and phone
numbers at bottom; include local chapters, with their addresses, phone
numbers and contact persons if available as well as state/national
contact information and addresses]
Please remember that my genealogical endeavors consumed a great deal of
time, travel, and money. Therefore it is my desire that the products of
these
endeavors be allowed to continue in a manner that will make them
available to
others in the future.
Signature ___________________________ Date ___________
Witness ____________________________ Date ___________
Witness ____________________________ Date ___________