[LegacyUG] LFT under Linux?

Does anyone have experience in running the current version of LFT under Linus? If so, which version of LInux? Thanks! Gene Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009:

[LegacyUG] Importing Evidentia proofs into LFT

I would like to hear from anyone who has experience in importing proof from Evidentia into Legacy's current version. Where does the "proof" end up, and how does it appear in reports? Thanks! Gene Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages

[LegacyUG] Narrative Ancestor Report

I seem to remember there once was a Narrative Ancester Report that could be created in Legacy. However, I cannot find it in the current version. Am I wrong? Was it eliminated? How can I create one short of using RootsMagic? Thanks! Gene Legacy User Group guidelines:

Re: [LegacyUG] Shared Events

Don, could you please point me to where TNG says anything about this in v. 11? I must have missed it. Thanks! Gene == On Sat, Mar 19, 2016 at 1:00 PM, Don Quigley wrote: > Good news for Legacy users who put their family files on the web via TNG. > The

Re: [LegacyUG] Identification of "UnKnown" name

The New England Historic Genealogical Society, in a book entitled "Guide To Genealogical Writing", says to use exactly five (5) underscores for an unknown name. Thus, I recently did a mass change of the use of "Unknown" to the five underscores in Legacy. For one thing, this makes the fact stand

Re: [LegacyUG] Identification of "UnKnown" name

*1. Legacy's Missing Information tab in the Search window won't find it as missing information if you have anything in that data field* Yes, but can always search on "_" to see where there are. Gene On Mon, Sep 12, 2016 at 3:17 PM, Sherry wrote: > Everyone's going

[LegacyUG] Formatting issue in Source Detail

When I enter info into the Source Detail, I enter it such as: Name: Elizabeth Cate Birth Date: 6 Apr 1765 Birth Place: Barrington, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States Father's name: John Cate FHL Film Number: 1000492 Then I save it. When I come back later to view it, the info has been

Re: [LegacyUG] Formatting issue in Source Detail

with adding Returns and see if that fixes my problem. Will let you know the results. Thanks! Gene On Sat, Nov 26, 2016 at 2:56 AM, Jenny M Benson <ge...@cedarbank.me.uk> wrote: > On 25-Nov-16 11:50 PM, Gene Wheeler wrote: > >> When I enter info into the Source Detail, I enter

Re: [LegacyUG] Formatting issue in Source Detail

Jenny, Forgot to say that I use basic sourcing. Gene === On Sat, Nov 26, 2016 at 2:56 AM, Jenny M Benson <ge...@cedarbank.me.uk> wrote: > On 25-Nov-16 11:50 PM, Gene Wheeler wrote: > >> When I enter info into the Source Detail, I enter it such as: >> >> Name: E

Re: [LegacyUG] Test Message

I'd like to add my two cents, as I heartily agree with those of you who support and rely on this users group mailing list. It has been very useful in the many years that I have been a fan of Legacy and its many incarnations. Gene

[LegacyUG] FindaGrave

I see today that FAG is changing the look and feel of its webpages. How will this affect v.9 links to the Memorials? The memorial numbers are not even displayed in the beta site! Gene -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe

Re: [LegacyUG] Problem with V8.0.0.602 and V8.0.0.604

That just seems to introduce another set of issues! I've purchased v.9, but am holding off using it until the problems all get cleared up. I think LFT is maybe getting too complicated to design and use all the new features. IMHO, they should continue to support v.8 for those of us who would rather

Re: [LegacyUG] Web page creation

Joanne and Ian, That's what TNG is all about! Basically, you simply upload your gedcom and you're in business. Yes, you need to make a couple decisions then, but TNG has some great tutorials that will take you through it. And you can choose from about 15 templates to get the look you want. Should

[LegacyUG] Reports/Publishing Center

of sources is already presented in the Ancestor Book Report, and many of the same ones are also printed in the Pedigree Chart. This seems redundant, and wastes space and paper. Is there not a way to prevent sources from being included in the Pedigree Report chapter? Thanks, Gene Wheeler

Re: [LegacyUG] Reports/Publishing Center

s on the right side of the book when you physically have your book > open. > > Good luck. > Chap > > > ___ > Leon Chapman > chap...@gmail.com > - > > On Sun, Aug 20, 2017 at 11:13 AM, Gene Wheeler <bridge...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> In using the Publishi

[LegacyUG] Citations from Hints in v.9?

When a hint proves useful to my research, will Legacy 9 facilitate in any fashion the creation of a source citation from that hint for easy reference and use? Thanks, Gene -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe

Re: [LegacyUG] Citations from Hints in v.9?

database, that hold the source, the source is what > should be cited, not the Hint. > > > > Hints are just a tool > > > > Carrie > > > > *From:* LegacyUserGroup [mailto:legacyusergroup-boun...@legacyusers.com] *On > Behalf Of *Gene Wheeler >

Re: [LegacyUG] Citations from Hints in v.9?

> their pre-written source – citations. > > > > Denise > > > > *From:* LegacyUserGroup [mailto:legacyusergroup-boun...@legacyusers.com] *On > Behalf Of *Gene Wheeler > *Sent:* Tuesday, May 9, 2017 7:23 PM > *To:* Legacy User Group <legacyusergroup@legacyusers

Re: [LegacyUG] Hashtag file

Martha, Thanks for sharing this!! A very helpful suggestion! Gene On Fri, May 12, 2017 at 8:54 AM, Martha Graham wrote: > Hi Linda, > I just started using Hash Tags a few days ago, so I am no expert. > But I use tagging all the time. So here is something to think about

[LegacyUG] Package Express

Is Package Express still available for creating CD's to share with family, for both v.8 and v.9? Gene -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com Archives at:

Re: [LegacyUG] Tip of the Day

Excellent examples, and food for thought! Thank you! Gene On Sat, Jun 3, 2017 at 12:58 PM, Michele/Support < mich...@legacyfamilytree.com> wrote: > TIP OF THE DAY (Legacy Staff) - Fun with Hashtags > > (Legacy 9) > > Background information - My uncle took a yDNA test at 111 markers. He has >

Re: [LegacyUG] Register for Webinar Friday: What Now? Your Next Steps with Autosomal DNA Testing by Diahan Southard

Wed, June 16, 2017 On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 10:39 AM, Geoff Rasmussen < ge...@legacyfamilytree.com> wrote: > So you have had your autosomal DNA tested- now what?! Come learn in 45 > minutes what would take you hours to read about online, and leave armed > with enough information to start

Re: [LegacyUG] Hello from MyHeritage + 2 unique offers

I thought this was a Legacy Users Group?? Gene On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 8:30 PM, Graham Lambert wrote: > Originally when I first paid I was sent an email with below costing. > > "You were charged US $119.83 (plus VAT), billed in AUD. The total was AU > $150.99". > Then by

Re: [LegacyUG] Please unscribe me

Too much MyHeritage garbage! On Sat, Sep 16, 2017 at 2:43 PM, Gary Schenck wrote: > WHY IS EVERYONE GOING INTO THE UNSUBSCRIPE MODE > > GARY > > On Sat, Sep 16, 2017 at 8:19 AM, Linda Hodges > wrote: > >> There is an unsubscribe link at the bottom

[LegacyUG] Ancestry Autosomal DNA Test

Is there any way to use my Ancestry autosomal DNA test results within Legacy 8 to substantiate a link to a specific person that may appear in my DNA matches? Gene -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe

Re: [LegacyUG] Have I slipped off the UG list?

I think most people now are using the Facebook Users Group now. It is quite active. https://www.facebook.com/groups/LegacyUserGroup/ Gene = On Tue, Sep 26, 2017 at 11:54 PM, Ian Thomas wrote: > I’m not one to complain about TOO MUCH email traffic (it’s

Re: [LegacyUG] "A Sigma""

This symbol (sigma) is widely taught in the mission field to represent the ordinance of *baptism*. Gene On Sun, Feb 11, 2018 at 12:18 PM, Judy wrote: > Can anyone offer a possible explanation for a notation, in an old German > (1830's) baptismal record? The words

Re: [LegacyUG] AFN Numbers

There is no AFN field in v.8!  Gene On Tue, Feb 20, 2018 at 1:21 PM, Michele/Support < mich...@legacyfamilytree.com> wrote: > POLL TIME! (Legacy Staff) - The AFN field > I would like to know what you are using the AFN field for. I am compiling > some numbers for the developers so please vote

Re: [LegacyUG] MyHeritage - not free

IMHO, I think many people, including me, are more than a bit concerned about Legacy Family Tree (Millennia) hooking up with an organization that functions the way MH does with their customer base. They certainly do NOT measure up to Legacy in that regard. I'm worried that Legacy may eventually be

Re: [LegacyUG] Wrong relationship

> On Tue, Mar 6, 2018 at 4:45 PM, Gene Wheeler <bridge...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I have a 6th great grandfather who married twice. His first wife was my >> 6th great grandmother; however, her relationship says "wife of 6th great >> grandfather" rather than 6

Re: [LegacyUG] Wrong relationship

..@gmail.com> >> Wednesday, 7 March 2018 6:20 AM >> Is she selected as the preferred wife in his list of marriages? >> Crystal Payne >> Chesapeake District Civitan >> Governor-Elect 2017-2018 >> >> >> Gene Wheeler <mailto:bridge...@gmail.com> &

[LegacyUG] Fwd: Wrong relationship

P.S. I have also reset the relationships and the relationship calculator shows the correct relationship, but it still shows wrong on the family view. Gene === -- Forwarded message -- From: Gene Wheeler <bridge...@gmail.com> Date: Tue, Mar 6, 2018 at 4:45 PM S

[LegacyUG] Wrong relationship

I have a 6th great grandfather who married twice. His first wife was my 6th great grandmother; however, her relationship says "wife of 6th great grandfather" rather than 6th great grandmother. I have tried the file maintenance routines, closed down Legacy v.8, but this error still shows. Is there

[LegacyUG] Quick question...

Can someone please tell me what the "+" sign means on the Family page above an individual's name, such as: "John Doe, 8th great-grandfather +" Thank you ! Gene -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe

Re: [LegacyUG] Quick question...

nd > of the names on the *Family *and *Pedigree Views* to show if that > person's information is synchronized with the information in FamilySearch. > These icons change to indicate the status of synchronization and temple > work completion. (See FamilySearch Icons for more informat

[LegacyUG] Special Characters

I have a lot of Czech names and places that use special characters that are not available in Legacy v.8 choices for special characters. I can find them in the Windows 7 Character Map, but when I copy and paste them into a name or location field in v.8, a question mark appears, not the special

Re: [LegacyUG] Special Characters

ramming > language that supports those fonts. I know it's been a popular request > probably since the program was first released. > > The only workaround is to use the closest English equivalent. > > Sherry > > > On Thu, Mar 1, 2018 at 1:29 PM, Gene Wheeler <bridge...@g

[LegacyUG] Those aggravating messages...

If you're using Gmail, look for the "Search mail" link at the top of the page. Click the drop down at the far right of the link. That's where you can create a filter. Enter whatever terms you want to filter on (I placed " a6862...@opayq.com" in the "From" box) then hit the "create filter" link,

Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do List Categories

gt; > If you do not like one of those or if you want to add one of your own you > can use the Add button to create your own category. > > Brian Kelly > > On 19-Sep-18 5:24 PM, Gene Wheeler wrote: > >> I'm just getting into v.9 and would like to know what some typi

Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do List Categories

To-Do Category > If that list is empty you have a problem with your installation. > > Click Options > Import > Click on To-Do Category List to put a check mark in the box. > Click the Import Defaults > That should repopulate your categories. > > Brian Kelly > > On 1

[LegacyUG] To-Do List Categories

I'm just getting into v.9 and would like to know what some typical categories one might find useful in the to-do list of categories. Suggestions would be mush appreciated. Gene -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe

Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do List Categories

available in the Deluxe version - just thinking outside the box > > Jennie > > On Thu, Sep 20, 2018 at 10:32 AM Gene Wheeler wrote: > >> It's empty. I don't have an Import link in the Options menu. So I went to >> File/Import but found no option to import to-do categori

Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do List Categories

ter Lists - To Do Categories then Options button then Import ... > > NOT File - Import. > > Cathy > > Gene Wheeler wrote: > > > It's empty. I don't have an Import link in the Options menu. So I went > to File/Import but found no option to import to-do categories. An

[LegacyUG] Master Sources search list: type = "book"

Is it possible to create a list of master sources whose type equals "book"? If so, how is it done? I need a list of all such books so I can better add all the source detail I possibly can, including a link to an online viewable copy of these such books, where available. Thanks! --

Re: [LegacyUG] Master Sources search list: type = "book"

Lists > Source > Options > Print > > or > > Reports > Other Reports > Source Citations... > > Play with the options available, it might do what you're looking for. > > Wendy > > On Thu, Jan 17, 2019 at 11:14 AM Gene Wheeler wrote: > >> Is it po

Re: [LegacyUG] Master Sources search list: type = "book"

t think they reference this field. Put in a suggestion > for an enhancement to the Source Citation report. > > Cathy > > Gene Wheeler <mailto:bridge...@gmail.com> > > Thursday, 17 January 2019 7:17 AM > > Master Sources contain various attributes, one of which is "

Re: [LegacyUG] Master Sources search list: type = "book"

On Thu, Jan 17, 2019 at 5:35 AM Jenny M Benson wrote: > On 16-Jan-19 11:17 PM, Gene Wheeler wrote: > > Master Sources contain various attributes, one of which is "type", such > > a marriage record, court, book, manuscript, etc. I can find no way to &g

[LegacyUG] Fwd: Legacy - Web Pages

Gary, I'm another long term, very satisfied user of TNG (The Next Generation of Genealogy Site Building. TNG has various themes, and here's a link to mine: https://wheeler-roots.org/ Gene == -- Forwarded message - From: Date: Mon, Dec 24, 2018 at 5:23 PM

Re: [LegacyUG] We need a Forum !!

Well said, Chris! We can only hope. Gene On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 5:47 PM Chris Hill wrote: > What Legacy and Millennia should be building is a single forum styled > system - HTML web based system to replace the current systems of a 1990s > style email mail list and a group within Facebook which

[LegacyUG] Record of Funeral

Using Legacy 9, and I have found a very detailed Record of Funeral. How can I enter this into Legacy 9? It's an event-related record; however, there is no existing record type for this. I could create a new record type, but then how can this be included in a gedcom file for use with my TNG

[LegacyUG] Fwd: Record of Funeral

I guess I should have been referring to a Source Type, not an event type. Same questions applies, tho. Gene -- Forwarded message -- From: Gene Wheeler Date: Sat, Sep 15, 2018 at 8:50 PM Subject: Record of Funeral To: Legacy Users Group Using Legacy 9, and I have

Re: [LegacyUG] Programmers?

There seems to be three options for us frustrated with the lack of mapping in v.9 Go back to v.8, change to another program, e.g. RootsMagic, or just live with the current situation. The last option is the least preferable. Gene On Sun, Sep 16, 2018 at 7:58 PM, Gene Hutson wrote: > I too

[LegacyUG] Associate

Is there a way to "associate" an individual who is not related to an individual in the database? For instance, a very close friend. Thanks! Gene Wheeler -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.c

Re: [LegacyUG] Associate

thinking > of doing this so that I can note things about them I learn from the > letters. I may also add the information elsewhere, depending on what it is. > My mother died in the 1980s but I'm yet to properly organise the letters > she kept that were passed on to me. > > C

[LegacyUG] Tracking bloodlines

e very earliest Bergschneider line going back from Maria! Gene Wheeler -- 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] Merging a gedcom to my master file

I understand there are two ways to merge a gedcom to my master files: one by merging the gedcom file directly into the master file; the other is to use the gedcom to create a new LFT file, then merge that database into the master file. That latter seems a lot more complicated. My question is,

Re: [LegacyUG] Merging a gedcom to my master file

> Chris > > -- Original Message -- > From: "Gene Wheeler" > To: "Legacy Users Group" > Sent: 24/12/2020 15:26:24 > Subject: [LegacyUG] Merging a gedcom to my master file > > I understand there are two ways to merge a gedcom to my master files:

Re: [LegacyUG] Check/Repair problem

of that box > click on the text "Find a Grave ID". That will connect you to the Find a > Grave entry for that Find a Grave ID. If the names and data match, that > one is the correct one. > > > > To double check, repeat for the RIN 23365. > > > > Delete

Re: [LegacyUG] Check/Repair problem

gt; > > > *From:* LegacyUserGroup *On > Behalf Of *Gene Wheeler > *Sent:* Monday, September 4, 2023 2:55 PM > *To:* Legacy Users Group > *Subject:* [LegacyUG] Check/Repair problem > > > > After running Check/Repair, I got the following message: > > > > > &

[LegacyUG] Check/Repair problem

After running Check/Repair, I got the following message: *"Duplicate Find a Grave IDs have been found. Please review the duplicate Find a Grave ID's below to fix them in your file.== RIN=23361, Find A Grave ID = 2279477

[LegacyUG] Help with creating a new Event Definition

e, and how the various event sentences should be constructed? Is there a better name for it? Thanks for any help with this!! Gene Wheeler -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.com/mailma

[LegacyUG] Confirm

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[LegacyUG] Viewer for Legacy Family Tree

Back in 2008, I was looking for a viewer that I could put on a CD and send along with output from my LFT data that would enable one to read this output without having LFT. I believe I was pointed to an executable called "gvcdrom.exe". You run this app and the viewer can read the output. Does this

Re: [LegacyUG] Viewer for Legacy Family Tree

p to see Tribal Pages, > OR, > link to your tree on TribalPages on browser. > > Good luck > > ThankU2 > > > ---- Original message > From: Gene Wheeler > Date: 9/7/22 9:21 PM (GMT-05:00) > To: Legacy Users Group > Subject: [LegacyUG] Viewer for Leg

[LegacyUG] Importing a .paf file into a new LFT file

Is anyone familiar with importing an old .paf file into a new Legacy file? I know it can be done directly from *.paf into Legacy, but I am experiencing a problem that needs to be fixed. It has to do with importing census events. During the import, census events are created as such; however the

Re: [LegacyUG] Importing a .paf file into a new LFT file

1901 Census events from the > Canadian Archives. I finished the 1911 census and started the 1901 > census on 17 Aug there were 706 starting people in the 1901 list and > yesterday I had the count down to 390. > > Brian Kelly > > On 25-Sep.-22 9:01 p.m., Gene Wheeler wrote: >

[LegacyUG] Problem with Search/Find

is the best way to search and find James Knox Horn? Thanks for some help! Gene Wheeler -- 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

Re: [LegacyUG] Problem with Search/Find

Thanks, Evelyn!! Gene On Mon, Jun 3, 2024 at 2:21 PM Evelyn .. wrote: > Hi Gene, > Use "starts with" instead of "equals" for given name > > Happy searching! > Evelyn > > On Mon, Jun 3, 2024 at 11:21 AM Gene Wheeler wrote: > >> I have a

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