Re: [LegacyUG] Name Question
I use a modified version of the National Genealogical Society format.All examples use the "—", emdash symbol. (Hoping for some consistency if I need to export to another GED file. Unknown First Name: [—M ###—] or [—F ###—] or [—U ###—] Unknown Surname: [—L ###—].The M is for Male, the F is for Female, the U is for Unknown genders.The L is for Last Name (Surname, Maiden name)After the name is entered, I immediately edit the name to replace the ### with the RIN Number. (Set options to display RINs). That helps me to know where in my tree this "common name" is used.If the name is not modified, you end up with many instances of people's full names named [—M ###—] [—L ###—] or [—F ###—] [—L ###—], and no idea where those relationships are from.This is what I get instead"[—M 236—] [—L 236—] or [—F 1019—] [—L 872—] or [—M 236—] Jones or Mary [—L 872—]. So when I find the info, it is less likely to enter the names into the wrong person.In Windows, press ALT+CTRL+minus key to get the emdash character. Use this link for the best way to type an emdash on most platforms: https://www.maketecheasier.com/best-ways-type-em-dash-on-any-platform/#androidLove your families,Bob, APG. Original message From: sarrazingeor...@gmail.com Date: 6/15/22 2:51 AM (GMT-05:00) To: 'Legacy User Group' Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Name Question I found on a European site the following suggestion.Three situations are possible: the first name is unknown, the surname is unknown or the first name and the surname are unknown.For the sake of precision, I therefore indicate the exact nature of my information.1 - Missing first name, I indicate missing first name followed by the surname.2 - Missing surname, I indicate the first name followed by missing surname.3 - Both (first name and surname) are absent, I leave it blank. Georges De : LegacyUserGroup De la part de Jane LinkswilerEnvoyé : 14 juin 2022 16:40À : 'Legacy User Group' Objet : Re: [LegacyUG] Name Question I leave blank From: LegacyUserGroup On Behalf Of Fran MarkleSent: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 7:58 AMTo: Legacy User Group Subject: [LegacyUG] Name Question What do people use when they don't know the first name or the last name? I want to be consistent, not sure if I should use Uknown, Ukn, UkFn, etc. Curious to hear what others use, thanks, Fran-- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com Archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/
Re: [LegacyUG] Name Question
I found on a European site the following suggestion. Three situations are possible: the first name is unknown, the surname is unknown or the first name and the surname are unknown. For the sake of precision, I therefore indicate the exact nature of my information. 1 - Missing first name, I indicate missing first name followed by the surname. 2 - Missing surname, I indicate the first name followed by missing surname. 3 - Both (first name and surname) are absent, I leave it blank. Georges De : LegacyUserGroup De la part de Jane Linkswiler Envoyé : 14 juin 2022 16:40 À : 'Legacy User Group' Objet : Re: [LegacyUG] Name Question I leave blank From: LegacyUserGroup mailto:legacyusergroup-boun...@legacyusers.com> > On Behalf Of Fran Markle Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 7:58 AM To: Legacy User Group mailto:legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com> > Subject: [LegacyUG] Name Question What do people use when they don't know the first name or the last name? I want to be consistent, not sure if I should use Uknown, Ukn, UkFn, etc. Curious to hear what others use, thanks, Fran -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com Archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/
Re: [LegacyUG] Name Question
I use *.* From: LegacyUserGroup On Behalf Of Jane Linkswiler Sent: 14 June 2022 21:40 To: 'Legacy User Group' Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Name Question I leave blank From: LegacyUserGroup mailto:legacyusergroup-boun...@legacyusers.com>> On Behalf Of Fran Markle Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 7:58 AM To: Legacy User Group mailto:legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com>> Subject: [LegacyUG] Name Question What do people use when they don't know the first name or the last name? I want to be consistent, not sure if I should use Uknown, Ukn, UkFn, etc. Curious to hear what others use, thanks, Fran -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com Archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/
Re: [LegacyUG] Name Question
I leave blank From: LegacyUserGroup On Behalf Of Fran Markle Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 7:58 AM To: Legacy User Group Subject: [LegacyUG] Name Question What do people use when they don't know the first name or the last name? I want to be consistent, not sure if I should use Uknown, Ukn, UkFn, etc. Curious to hear what others use, thanks, Fran -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com Archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/
Re: [LegacyUG] Name Question
I come firmly down on the side of those who leave unknown names blank for all given names. For a surname I will use the surname of the child for a father with an unknown name. If I only have a given name for a wife I will leave the surname blank. If I have no details on a wife I will just not enter anything, Legacy will assign RIN 0 to the unknown wife as a space holder until I enter some information at which time she will get a real non-zero RIN. Brian Kelly On 14-Jun.-22 10:58 a.m., Fran Markle wrote: What do people use when they don't know the first name or the last name? I want to be consistent, not sure if I should use Uknown, Ukn, UkFn, etc. Curious to hear what others use, thanks, Fran -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com Archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/
Re: [LegacyUG] Name Question
For last name I put the married name in parentheses , for first name I put Mrs. Hoosierly yours, James G. Hermsen8108 Laura Lynne LaneIndianapolis, IN 46217 317-679-1466 cell317-881-4600 land line On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, 12:09:06 PM EDT, Bill Hoff wrote: I leave blank. If you enter unknown or ? a warning displays in that report. Now maybe that can be altered, I’ve not looked for that possibility yet. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 14, 2022, at 10:02 AM, Evelyn .. wrote: I use "Male" or "Female" On Tue, Jun 14, 2022 at 7:59 AM Fran Markle wrote: What do people use when they don't know the first name or the last name? I want to be consistent, not sure if I should use Uknown, Ukn, UkFn, etc. Curious to hear what others use, thanks, Fran-- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com Archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/ -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com Archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/ -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com Archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/ -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com Archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/
Re: [LegacyUG] Name Question
I leave blank. If you enter unknown or ? a warning displays in that report. Now maybe that can be altered, I’ve not looked for that possibility yet. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 14, 2022, at 10:02 AM, Evelyn .. wrote: > > > I use "Male" or "Female" > >> On Tue, Jun 14, 2022 at 7:59 AM Fran Markle wrote: >> What do people use when they don't know the first name or the last name? I >> want to be consistent, not sure if I should use Uknown, Ukn, UkFn, etc. >> Curious to hear what others use, thanks, Fran >> -- >> >> LegacyUserGroup mailing list >> LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com >> To manage your subscription and unsubscribe >> http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com >> Archives at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/ > -- > > LegacyUserGroup mailing list > LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com > To manage your subscription and unsubscribe > http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com > Archives at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/ -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com Archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/
Re: [LegacyUG] Name Question
Personally, I just leave then blank and only use Unknown for an unknown parent where the other one is known, while Legacy sets as a default. Regards Chris -- Original Message -- From "Fran Markle" To "Legacy User Group" Date 14/06/2022 15:58:01 Subject [LegacyUG] Name Question What do people use when they don't know the first name or the last name? I want to be consistent, not sure if I should use Uknown, Ukn, UkFn, etc. Curious to hear what others use, thanks, Fran-- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com Archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/
Re: [LegacyUG] Name Question
On 6/14/2022 10:58 AM, Fran Markle wrote: What do people use when they don't know the first name or the last name? I want to be consistent, not sure if I should use Uknown, Ukn, UkFn, etc. Curious to hear what others use, thanks, Fran For an unknown first name I use [[unknown]]. This way I can see at a glance that I need to do further research for a first name and this reminder does not appear in any report. For an unknown maiden name for a married woman I use [[husband's surname]] for the same reasons. -- Gene Young n2...@cfl.rr.comhusbands -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com Archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/
Re: [LegacyUG] Name Question
Bonjour, You can have a look at this article: https://news.legacyfamilytree.com/legacy_news/2017/12/tuesdays-tip-the-unknownnametxt-file-intermediate.html [https://news.legacyfamilytree.com/.a/6a00d8341d219b53ef01b8d2c455e0970c-600wi]<https://news.legacyfamilytree.com/legacy_news/2017/12/tuesdays-tip-the-unknownnametxt-file-intermediate.html> Tuesday's Tip - The UnknownName.txt File (Advanced)<https://news.legacyfamilytree.com/legacy_news/2017/12/tuesdays-tip-the-unknownnametxt-file-intermediate.html> You will create this file using any text editor (Windows Notepad is ideal). This text file will have only two lines. The first line is for the given names you want Legacy to ignore and the second line is for the surnames. If you have more than one given name or surname you need to separate them with a space. news.legacyfamilytree.com Have a good day, Estelle Nadeau nade...@hotmail.com De : LegacyUserGroup de la part de Fran Markle Envoyé : 14 juin 2022 10:58 À : Legacy User Group Objet : [LegacyUG] Name Question What do people use when they don't know the first name or the last name? I want to be consistent, not sure if I should use Uknown, Ukn, UkFn, etc. Curious to hear what others use, thanks, Fran -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com Archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/
Re: [LegacyUG] Name Question
I often simply leave it blank. I assume that you mean when you have one of the first/last names and not the other. If I have neither name, then sometimes I put in a descriptive phrase for the name, such as [second wife] or [mother of Jane Doe]. -- Original Message -- From "Evelyn .." To "Legacy User Group" Date 14/06/2022 11:01:12 AM Subject Re: [LegacyUG] Name Question I use "Male" or "Female" On Tue, Jun 14, 2022 at 7:59 AM Fran Markle wrote: What do people use when they don't know the first name or the last name? I want to be consistent, not sure if I should use Uknown, Ukn, UkFn, etc. Curious to hear what others use, thanks, Fran -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com Archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/-- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com Archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/
Re: [LegacyUG] Name Question
I use “Inconnu” for male or “Inconnue” for female ... C.G. OuimetKingston ON From: Fran MarkleSent: June 14, 2022 10:59To: Legacy User GroupSubject: [LegacyUG] Name Question What do people use when they don't know the first name or the last name? I want to be consistent, not sure if I should use Uknown, Ukn, UkFn, etc. Curious to hear what others use, thanks, Fran -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com Archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/
Re: [LegacyUG] Name Question
I use "Male" or "Female" On Tue, Jun 14, 2022 at 7:59 AM Fran Markle wrote: > What do people use when they don't know the first name or the last name? I > want to be consistent, not sure if I should use Uknown, Ukn, UkFn, etc. > Curious to hear what others use, thanks, Fran > -- > > LegacyUserGroup mailing list > LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com > To manage your subscription and unsubscribe > http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com > Archives at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/ > -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com Archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/
[LegacyUG] Name Question
What do people use when they don't know the first name or the last name? I want to be consistent, not sure if I should use Uknown, Ukn, UkFn, etc. Curious to hear what others use, thanks, Fran -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com Archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/
