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I would love to see what source material you have. I thought "how ironic" as I
read through your post and compared nearly every name you mentioned to names in my
database. So many cousins and other relatives that I never met. I thought I kinda kept
up in going to the family reunions all these years! No promises, but I want to try to get
to this years reunion again and would love to meet you! Generally on the July 4th
weekend.
I almost hate to ask, but who gets the wealth of data you've collected over the years
when you pass? Think about it. Is someone in line for it or do relatives just clean your
closets without knowing what they're including in the yard sale? I'm including a
Genealogical Codicil to keep with your Will. I hope you'll find it useful. Just run
it through your word processer...
Genealogical Will
"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 not 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 ___________