Hello,

When I do research, i do my research in two parts. First, I search the
IGI using batch numbers, marriage searches, parent searches, etc.  In
order to Identify, who I will be looking for on the films.  Then I
enter all the information that I have found that identifies the film,
 such as town, film numbers, record type, time period,  Batch number,
and if the film is in the FHL or in the vault.  Then I enter all the
dates and names that I want from the film. 

Here is a example: (**** Attn: Linda Romero **** this is what I
recommend for you, to research)

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
0038332	Bautismos	1820-1824		C603166	FHL
	15 Feb 1823	Maria Faustina Torre Padilla

1107895	Bautismos	1826-1831		C602542	FHL
	14 Aug 1827	Ma. Atanazia Torres

Tepatitlan de Morelos, Jalisco, Mexico
0218447	Bautismos	1810-1816		C603699	FHL
	04 Dec 1814	Jose Saturnino Torre Padilla

0218448	Bautismos	1816-1821		C603701	FHL
	17 Apr 1819	Jose Franco. Torre Padilla
	21 Mar 1821	Maria Matilde Torre Padilla

0218450	Bautismos	1824-1826		J&K603703	FHL
	11 Jun 1826	Maxima de Jesus Torre Padilla

0218451	Bautismos	1827-1829		C603704	Vault
	02 Jun 1828	Maria Merced de la Torre Padilla

0218452	Bautismos	1829-1832		C027660	Vault
	21 Feb 1832	Juliana de la Torre

0218461	Bautismos	1855-1857		C603715	Vault
	19 Aug 1856	Maria Elena Romero Barajas

0218467	Bautismos	1870-1872		C603722	FHL
	07 Oct 1871	Jose Marcos Romero Torre	

0218475	Bautismos	1889-1892		I048690	FHL
	14 Aug 1890	Maria Emilia Romero

0218519	Matrimonios	1787-1817		M603728		FHL
	16 Feb 1814	Antonio de la Torre & Maria del Carmen Padilla

0218529	Matrimonios	1869-1876		M603739	FHL
	19 Oct 1870	Manuel Romero & Marcelina de la Torre

0218530	Matrimonios	1876-1881		M603741	Vault
	04 Feb 1880	Jose de la Torre & Elena Romero

0218567	Informacion Matrimonial	1870-1871	FHL HD
	19 Oct 1870	Manuel Romero & Marcelina de la Torre

0218575	Informacion Matrimonial	1879-1882	FHL
	04 Feb 1880	Jose de la Torre & Elena Romero

Then, I go and search the films, and as I find what I am looking for.
 I highlight, so that I know that I have found that record.

Thanks,
Jonathan

--- In ranchos@yahoogroups.com, "Erlinda Castanon-Long"
<longsjourney@y...> wrote:
>
> I have started using the batch numbers to do the groundwork before 
> going to the FHC to read the actual films.  There are so many 
> entries that are smeared or too light to read that having them read 
> by someone else has been a Godsend. In doing marriage records for 
> Tamazula the online batch # gave me a marriage for my ancestor 
> Benito Gutierrez that I never would have been able to read on my 
> own. I allow for misspelled names and missing dates.  There are 
> times when I know I will have to order the film a second time but 
> when time is an issue pulling all the surnames I'm researching with 
> the % and a surname has saved the day more than once. Now when I go 
> to read the film I've already started my record with dates and names 
> in sequence so I do them first and then go back and do the complete 
> record a second time. I always order at least 2 films because one 
> usually is being used by someone else and I've waited up to 2 months 
> for a film to arrive or as little as 8 days. 
> My husband is a contract worker so we've lived in 12 states in the 
> last 10 years so there are times when I am trying to get as much 
> information for my family lines as possible so time and availability 
> can sometimes be an issue for me. If I'm in an area where there is 
> no history center I have my groundwork done with the batch #'s and 
> ready to go the next time I'm lucky enough to find a city with a 
> center.
> Any other tips to help use the resources available to us?
> Linda in Everett
>

Linda,

FYI, there is a free edition of Legacy Family Tree software.
http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/
It lacks some of the functions of the Deluxe Edition but it still does
so much, including the report I wrote about.

Victor

--- In ranchos@yahoogroups.com, "Erlinda Castanon-Long"
<longsjourney@y...> wrote:
>
> Victor, thank you for your tips, I've been told Legacy is the 
> Cadillac of genealogy softwear and I will keep it in mind as my next 
> purchase of genealogy tools. My computer skills are limited and it's 
> a learn as I go project.  I just started using the Family Tree 
> program that allows me to put in people who are not related to each 
> other so that when I can tie in a line I only have to merge them, 
> what a blessing that has been!
> thanks again, Linda
> 
> --- In ranchos@yahoogroups.com, "v.h.villarreal" 
> <raices_regias@y...> wrote:
> >
> > Linda,
> > 
> > I have developed a somewhat similar system but I make use of a
> > function built into my genealogy software (Legacy) where I print 
> out a
> > "source citation report".  Of course this requires that everytime 
> you
> > find a record on the IGI and make an entry in your genealogy 
> database
> > that you record the batch number AND the date of the event as a 
> source. 
> > 
> > With your source citation report on hand you just sort by
> > chronological order the entries grouped by source (batch number). 
> > Then, when you get a chance to review the microfilm of each batch
> > number you just locate each date from your report in a forward
> > sequence, take a picture (or transcribe the manuscript) and move to
> > the next, etc.
> > 
> > The ideal thing would be to read the whole book from start to 
> finish
> > but the circumstances usually make it impractical if not 
> impossible. 
> > This is a very efficient method to get your records fast.  Let's 
> say
> > you need some 20 or 30 records from a microfilm you can get them in
> > about an hour.
> > 
> > Hope this helps someone.  The key is entering the batch number and 
> the
> > event's date with each ancestor record, and then use your 
> software. 
> > The question is if the software you're using has this reporting
> > capability.
> > 
> > Victor Villarreal
> > Reynosa, Mexico
> > 
> > --- In ranchos@yahoogroups.com, "Erlinda Castanon-Long"
> > <longsjourney@y...> wrote:
> > >
> > > I have started using the batch numbers to do the groundwork 
> before 
> > > going to the FHC to read the actual films.  There are so many 
> > > entries that are smeared or too light to read that having them 
> read 
> > > by someone else has been a Godsend. In doing marriage records 
> for 
> > > Tamazula the online batch # gave me a marriage for my ancestor 
> > > Benito Gutierrez that I never would have been able to read on my 
> > > own. I allow for misspelled names and missing dates.  There are 
> > > times when I know I will have to order the film a second time 
> but 
> > > when time is an issue pulling all the surnames I'm researching 
> with 
> > > the % and a surname has saved the day more than once. Now when I 
> go 
> > > to read the film I've already started my record with dates and 
> names 
> > > in sequence so I do them first and then go back and do the 
> complete 
> > > record a second time. I always order at least 2 films because 
> one 
> > > usually is being used by someone else and I've waited up to 2 
> months 
> > > for a film to arrive or as little as 8 days. 
> > > My husband is a contract worker so we've lived in 12 states in 
> the 
> > > last 10 years so there are times when I am trying to get as much 
> > > information for my family lines as possible so time and 
> availability 
> > > can sometimes be an issue for me. If I'm in an area where there 
> is 
> > > no history center I have my groundwork done with the batch #'s 
> and 
> > > ready to go the next time I'm lucky enough to find a city with a 
> > > center.
> > > Any other tips to help use the resources available to us?
> > > Linda in Everett
> > >
> >
>

Linda,

I have developed a somewhat similar system but I make use of a
function built into my genealogy software (Legacy) where I print out a
"source citation report".  Of course this requires that everytime you
find a record on the IGI and make an entry in your genealogy database
that you record the batch number AND the date of the event as a source. 

With your source citation report on hand you just sort by
chronological order the entries grouped by source (batch number). 
Then, when you get a chance to review the microfilm of each batch
number you just locate each date from your report in a forward
sequence, take a picture (or transcribe the manuscript) and move to
the next, etc.

The ideal thing would be to read the whole book from start to finish
but the circumstances usually make it impractical if not impossible. 
This is a very efficient method to get your records fast.  Let's say
you need some 20 or 30 records from a microfilm you can get them in
about an hour.

Hope this helps someone.  The key is entering the batch number and the
event's date with each ancestor record, and then use your software. 
The question is if the software you're using has this reporting
capability.

Victor Villarreal
Reynosa, Mexico

--- In ranchos@yahoogroups.com, "Erlinda Castanon-Long"
<longsjourney@y...> wrote:
>
> I have started using the batch numbers to do the groundwork before 
> going to the FHC to read the actual films.  There are so many 
> entries that are smeared or too light to read that having them read 
> by someone else has been a Godsend. In doing marriage records for 
> Tamazula the online batch # gave me a marriage for my ancestor 
> Benito Gutierrez that I never would have been able to read on my 
> own. I allow for misspelled names and missing dates.  There are 
> times when I know I will have to order the film a second time but 
> when time is an issue pulling all the surnames I'm researching with 
> the % and a surname has saved the day more than once. Now when I go 
> to read the film I've already started my record with dates and names 
> in sequence so I do them first and then go back and do the complete 
> record a second time. I always order at least 2 films because one 
> usually is being used by someone else and I've waited up to 2 months 
> for a film to arrive or as little as 8 days. 
> My husband is a contract worker so we've lived in 12 states in the 
> last 10 years so there are times when I am trying to get as much 
> information for my family lines as possible so time and availability 
> can sometimes be an issue for me. If I'm in an area where there is 
> no history center I have my groundwork done with the batch #'s and 
> ready to go the next time I'm lucky enough to find a city with a 
> center.
> Any other tips to help use the resources available to us?
> Linda in Everett
>