In "The Master Genealogist" when I click the index (picklist) button, I can chose to view the index as: Last, Given, birth Last, Given, death Given, Last, birth Given, Last, death Surname soundex, given, birth Surname soundex, given, death Given soundex, last, birth Given soundex, last, death Primary birth date Primary death date ID number Reference, last, given, birth Last edited date, last, given Last edited date, ID number (Hmmm, I just learned something about last edited date, because I use that).
I only use the first 4. I need to investigate that edited date stuff (when I go between my computer and laptop). Soundex: This is a system where the census was coded according to certain sounds and rules. Dick Eastman does a real good job of explaining it here, for those who want to know more: http://goo.gl/gwEv5 Cheri M400 (my last name in Soundex code) Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. Follow the confirmation directions when they arrive. For more options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says "Join this group" and it will take you to "Edit my membership."
