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The problem is that the search text needs to be in the same order as the text in the report in order to identify the occurrences of the name being indexed. However it is possible to resolve the problem by having two columns for the names of the individuals. MSWord searches through the document for e...

There are a few steps involved in this process, and while on first reading it may seem complex, it is actually fairly straightforward to achieve.  The process does rely on access to a suitable text editor – I use MSWord, and cite the process sequence of that product in the instructions below: STEP O...

3 More Queries I have placed these queries in the store today.  I find them useful as preparation documents prior to a visit to the Records Office, as they highlight potential events to be researched.  The criteria for record selection is that the date of the event is incomplete (i.e. has a range [...

I have posted three queries which others may find useful.  Two are relating to Census data: The first is a potential source document (checklist) to identify potential census data still to be sourced / recorded. The second reports on the individuals linked to a specific census year and place (the pla...

Thank you for replying, Jane.
That looks logical - I will give it a try.
.... and no, I don't think that it is too long winded!  I am sure that (like most things in life) it can be improved upon, but it will certainly do for now!
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Can anyone provide guidance as to the most appropriate method of recording census data? I am aware of the census tag for individuals and also for families, but I am unclear as to which ought to be used, and the impact of using both would have in subsequent query writing. I would have expected that t...