James, Thank you for the added detail. I have already answered your first question, A knight has the prefix "Sir" and the suffix would depend on the order of chivalry which is not known.
I do not suggest that somebody's memory is worth less than something written in a book, I actually rank them as about the same, but I will always check where that is possible, and with knighthoods it usually is. My father always told us that our Ferguson family came from Dumfries, Scotland, that may be the case, but so far I am back to around 1750 and still in Cumberland, England. He also said that we were descended from Annie Laurie (from the song and definitely from Dumfries!), thus joining the thousands of other alleged descendants. Again it may be true, but I have no proof. The ToDos do not have to be attached to anybody, how one uses them is up to oneself. I do stick things in them which are not related to someone in my database, but that's my choice. I will have a look at the two knights mentioned and contact you off list with what I find. Ron Ferguson http://www.fergys.co.uk/ -----Original Message----- From: James Cook Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2011 11:14 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Best way to record someone was a Knight (as in shining armor)? I'd still I'd like to know how/where you would record the title? Are you suggesting using TODOs unless you see an original document for yourself? Why would a report by a deceased relative be any more or less a valid source than a book on the library shelf? For instance, I have a book called "A HISTORY OF THE WILLIS FAMILY of NEW ENGLAND and NEW JERSEY AND THEIR ANCESTORS" compiled by CHARLES ETHELBERT WILLIS in 1916 stating the same. What is the recommended way to handle this information? It seems you would NOT suggest entering info. directly and giving things a lower surety, for instance. Why not? I'm curious, because having TODOs on people that are not in my Index seems odd to me. Seems an easy way to lose some people. Proper/Recommended usage of Legacy in this area is appreciated. The possible Knights in question are: 6. William Willis married the niece of Sir John Clarke (or Clerke) of Northampton 7.Richard Willis, married daughter of Sir George Blount, Knight 8. Thomas Willis, b. 1583; 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
