Source organization
I have ancestors that have many duplicate sources. For example, it seems like you can link to the Social security death index from different databases. This leaves me with a long list of sources that is visually overwhelming. I would love it if the sources could be filed and organized--either by the individual user or automatically filed into primary vital sources, census records, military records, or attached to someone else's primary vital source (as a parent on a birth certificate for example). This would help make looking through sources much easier.
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FYI
Welcome to the "Community.FamilySearch" Forum.
I am just another 'lowly' User/Patron ...
Just in passing ...
I understand where you are coming from ...
I have, MANY Ancestors with x40 to x50 "Sources"; and, even, some, with MORE than x100 "Sources".
There is ALREADY a WAY to "Group" like "Sources" ...
And, that is in, the "Sources" 'Tab', of an individual/person ...
The "Key", is making sure, that there is a 'Date', in that FIRST, "Date" Column, for EACH and EVERY "Source".
Then, one way, if you prefer, it is a simple matter of using the "Chronological (Sort) Order", in the "Options", at the TOP of the "Sources" 'Tab'.
Hopefully, the RELATED (or, like) "Sources" should be "Grouped" close together, providing they all have the same 'Date' (well, at least, Year)
Personally ...
I DO NOT use the "Chronological (Sort) Order", I prefer the "Custom (Sort) Order", which allows me MUCH More "Control", as to where to place a "Source"; and, allows for much better "Grouping".
'Yes', a manual; and, a laborious task; but, certainly well worth the effort, once done.
Remember:
Genealogy/Family History is NOT a "Sprint" ...
Genealogy/Family History IS a "Marathon" ...
It takes much 'Time' (and, effort) to get things right ...
Just my thoughts.
Brett
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