2017 Goals

I've had my goals for 2017 bouncing around in my head since late December, but I do need to get them in writing. I'm a little late, but it's still January, so this has to count for something, right?!  This year I want to focus on organizing my paper files, honing my writing skills, and solving a couple of complex research problems.

Organization

• Organize paper documents for each direct line ancestor. Scan documents, create source citations, and document in Legacy. Toss or file papers.
• Index and summarize pension file for Arthur Beem (this is such a huge file that it deserves its own place on the to-do list)
• Organize paper documents for siblings of direct line ancestors through the 2nd-great-grandparents. Follow same process as with direct line ancestors.

Writing

• Proof statements for each direct line ancestor. Topics: relationship to father, relationship to mother, birth, marriage, death. Copy to Legacy & Evernote.
• Research plans for any missing parts of the proof statements for each direct line ancestor
• Two weekly blog posts
• Proof statements & research plans for siblings of direct line ancestors through great-grandparents

Research

• Determine where Joseph Horton lived before moving to Tennessee
• Continue to research the lives of Rebecca & Elizabeth Horton. Why didn't they marry? What happened to their land? Are there any candidates for the fathers of their children?
• Research William Cail's FAN club to determine family relationships
• Identify Richard Green's family in New Jersey

Education

• Genealogical Proof Standard Study Group 
• Continue & finish ProGen 31
• Attend Fairfax Genealogical Society's spring conference
• Watch at least one webinar each month

What about you? Have you written any goals for 2017? Feel free to share in a comment!