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.
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 ___________