Masthof Press

File Research in a Logical Manner

1. Chart.

  • Tree with branches
  • Concentric circles
  • Progenitor at top (or left) with connecting lines for family

2. Book

  • Sequential Numbering
    • Begin with progenitor as #1, his oldest child as #2, etc.
  • Direct Outline
    • Roman capitals for children
    • Indentation and capitals for second generation
    • Indentation and Arabic numerals for third generation, etc.
  • York System
    • Capital letters for each progenitor or immigrant
    • Numerals for each child corresponding to order of birth (A125)
  • Generation Designation
    • Begin with the oldest child and exhaust that child's family before repeating with later children.