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From: Erin Bradford <>
Subject: [KERN-L] something to consider to preserve our research for future generations...
Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 13:11:09 -0800 (PST)

Hi all, it's your friendly list manager here :o). Someone on one of the lists
attempted to forward this to the list and it got returned as undeliverable. I
thought this is a great idea, something I've thought about myself, so I'm
passing this on.

--- wrote:
> Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 08:52:51 -0700
> From:
> Subject: Wills------Genealogical information
> >From another list:
>
> Kuzzins,
> This came from another list and it should be in our wills.
> Especially some of us that have spent many years and money for time, books,
> and travel to collect our info.
> DAVE
>
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
> 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 ___________
>
> ______________________________
>
>
>
>
>


=====
Erin Bradford

http://www.usgennet.org/usa/nc/county/cabarrus/
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/nc/county/mecklenburg/
ALHN County Coordinator for Cabarrus and Mecklenburg Cos, NC
http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~kshai (The Genealogy Depository)
Listowner Barringer Black Bradford Coventry Eller Hackett Hupp and Kern

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