tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post7568099895266424499..comments2024-03-21T19:08:05.737-07:00Comments on Genealogy's Star: Individuals vs. Families -- an interesting observationJames Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-67635718844508971172013-06-16T08:26:23.478-07:002013-06-16T08:26:23.478-07:00I have focused on the direct family lines in my ow...I have focused on the direct family lines in my own research for a simple reason: it results in a more manageable # of people. Though I have generally kept the names and birthdates (and sources) for siblings, my trees and summary documents leave them out. It's a difference of about 1,000 person (direct line) versus 10,000 people (siblings)... or many more if you get into the siblings' children.<br /><br />I do see the value in recording everybody. But time constraints require tough choices.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com