In genealogy, we often record both the original source location, and where we viewed it. The original source location (archive and call number) is most important, as it would allow someone else to view the source if they wished to. In the following example (1861 census for Down House), the original is located at the National Archives, and has the call number “RG9/462 folio: 74 page: 10”:
In our particular case, we accessed this via the website, www.findmypast.co.uk. Best practice is also to record this information. For this, we can use the “Via” field, located below the call number. Text can either be entered free-form, or the “Tag” button can be used to access a dialog to help:
There are various pre-populated drop-down lists, which can be selected, and then the “Build” button used to build the sentence, including the date. The “Ok” button applies the information:
