Timelines - Do you use them?

Do you use timelines in your genealogical research? I do.

On Tuesday, October 26 (that is tomorrow), I will be speaking at the Bruce County Museum in Southampton, Ontario at 7:30 p.m. to the Bruce Grey Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society and  their guests the Bruce County Genealogical Society. My topic is Timelines and Genealogy. The public is welcome to attend and there is no charge.

The talk is illustrated with examples of timelines. The four areas I will focus on are 1) what are timelines and different types of timelines 2) using timelines during the genealogical research phase and 3) using timelines as you develop the story of the people and 4) using timelines as a visual presentation of a person or family's life.

Has the use of timelines helped you in your genealogical research? If you wish to share an example please comment.

© 2010 Janet Iles

George Iles Timeline

I created a timeline for George Iles in Timetoast. It was an interesting process but I found the font so tiny that I couldn't see if I had typed everything correctly at all. It was easier to see in the list format. I didn't add any photos but did create links to information about the places.

You can see it here.

You may find the list view easier to see.

© 2010 Janet Iles