Hi Jane I am new to genealogy and I soon came across this problem. My approach I am using after talking to others is to have a database that is confirmed. Then other branches run a separate database until you are able to link them. I would say find yourself the method that works with you and stick to it.
[email protected] wrote: > I have struggled with this question for a long time. It is hard to > state it clearly. I should like to know how others handle putting into > your data those people who MAY be related or connected to your family. > For example: > > Persons living in the same county who have the same surname as your > family, but you have found no connection. > Persons who are strangers to you, but who are in - say a Rootweb World > Connect Tree - as being a parent/sibling/child of your ancestor. > Some one who, as a result of some kind of clue (family given names, in > a deed with no relationship stated, etc.) appears to have a > connection, but you don't know what it is. > Person of a whole different surname, but whom you find repeatedly in > your research on your surname, so suspect there may be a link. > > I never know what to do with these peripheral people, as far as > inputting them into my Legacy program. Any suggestions? > > Jane S. > > Legacy User Group guidelines: > http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp > Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp > To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
