Re: [LegacyUG] Census records: Master Source v. Detail Source

Well said. I came to the same conclusion some time ago. Lumping makes sense in theory but the editing problem you cite makes it much more difficult in practice. I think that there are other reasons for splitting as well but it was fixing mistakes or making additons in souce detail that convinced

[LegacyUG] Lumping vs.Splitting

or the lineage societies? Or what Ms. Mills would do (as her name gets cited quite a bit)? (Please don't turn this into a long argument about individual freedom, or just an opinion fest. If there is a preferred way, please give your sources. :-) ) Dick Nixon Legacy User Group guidelines

Re: [LegacyUG] Lumping vs.Splitting

Jim, Sorry, I should have been clearer. I refer to the lumping and splitting of sources, a recent and ongoing discussion on the LUG. The way Source Detail is used to reduce the number of Master Source entries. Dick On 10/19/07, Jim Terry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dick, I lump all of my

Re: [LegacyUG] Re: Note to Joe

Saying I'm sorry, but ... does not excuse the rudeness and childishness. Take it outside if you must, but keep it off this list. rjn Have you unlocked the real power of Legacy? Legacy 6.0 Deluxe has 92 features not found in the Standard Edition. Learn more about these features at

Re: [LegacyUG] Deleting Sources from Selected Individuals

Thanks to all for the help. I learned quite a bit from the various suggestions. Some were quite clever. Dick Nixon Have you unlocked the real power of Legacy? Legacy 6.0 Deluxe has 92 features not found in the Standard Edition. Learn more about these features at http://legacyfamilytree.com

[LegacyUG] Deleting Sources from Selected Individuals

. Dick Nixon Have you unlocked the real power of Legacy? Legacy 6.0 Deluxe has 92 features not found in the Standard Edition. Learn more about these features at http://legacyfamilytree.com/DeluxeEdition.asp. Legacy User Group guidelines can be found at: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com

[LegacyUG] Re: Entering Data--basic choices

Thanks for all the thoughts. I will have to get over the idea that there is a right way to record my data. When I read Elizabeth Mills' book, the training CDs, and other tutorial material, I got the impression that there were more standards and conventions than there actually are. I think I'll

[LegacyUG] Entering Data--basic choices

make now are going to have a big impact later when I do more complex reports and research and I don't want to be one of those folks who eventually realize they need to redo a lot of work. Thanks. Dick Nixon *** Give the gift of Legacy for the holidays! Order online at http://legacyfamilytree.com

[LegacyUG] Adding my own editorial comments

to point out a misspelling or just add a bit of related information that comes from my own memory. I can do it with brackets, etc. but want to make sure that I don't use a method that will conflict with Legacy usage or GEDCOM conventions or confuse the general reader. Thanks, Dick Nixon *** Give

Re: [LegacyUG] Citing sources in Legacy

Yes! Please keep this discussion going! Legacy sourcing is a constant topic in this list and a frustration for many users. Legacy could make major improvements in this area and probably make the cost back many fold in the marketplace. Dick Nixon On 10/3/06, Dennis L. Bailey [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [LegacyUG] Individual report

I have recently found this same line on the individual report. Some have it and some don't. The same info on the family report does not have the line. It seems that if I print the Cause of Death, the next line, usually Event will be horizontally bisected. Take Cause of Death out of the ind.