Volusia County Genealogical Society
PO Box  2039    Daytona Beach Fl. 32115-2039

 

 

Genealogical Codicil to My Last Will and Testament

 

Upon my demise
To: My spouse, children, guardian, administrator and/or executor:

Upon my demise it is requested that you  DO NOT dispose of any or all of my genealogical records, both those prepared personally by me and those records prepared by others which may be in my possession, including but not limited to books, files, notebooks or computer programs for a period of two  years. During this time period, please attempt to identify one or more persons who would be willing to take custody of the said materials and the responsibility of maintaining and continuing the family histories.  

  

"I suggest that the persons contacted regarding the assumption of the custody of these items include but not be limited to"

 

Name /Address/Phone: __________________________ _______________________

Name /Address/Phone: __________________________ _______________________

 

 In the event you do no find anyone to accept these materials, please contact the various genealogical organizations that I have been a member of and determine if they will accept some parts or all of my genealogical materials. [List of organizations, addresses and phone numbers at bottom; include local chapters, with their addresses, phone numbers and contact persons if available as well as state/national contact information and addresses]

 

Please remember that my genealogical endeavors consumed a great deal of

time, travel, and money. Therefore it is my desire that the products of these

endeavors be allowed to continue in a manner that will make them available to others in the future.

 

Signature ___________________________ Date ___________

Witness ____________________________ Date ___________

Witness ____________________________ Date ___________