Example of Timeline Events

Your ancestor's timeline helps Legacy suggest the best sources to achieve your research goals. In timeline 1 below, notice that in addition to the individual's vital events (birth, marriage, births of children, and death), other facts/events are included (military, deed, census, fire, residence).

The highlighted military event shows that the individual spent some time in Otsego County, New York. Because this event has been entered into the timeline, Legacy will know to suggest certain Otsego County sources. Those particular sources may have the hidden clues you've been looking for! If this event were not in the timeline, Legacy does not know to suggest sources for that locality.

Spend a little time building your ancestor's timeline, and see how the list of suggested sources changes.

Timeline 1