I didn't realize the sources weren't already in the material. I have a tree that has a lot of research by a relative and not the sources I would like. I may never get to work on that one, but like you, I think it's worth saving in case descendants want to follow up.
>________________________________ > From: Larry Lee <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] >Sent: Tuesday, May 1, 2012 6:30 PM >Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Compiling Family History > >Marg, > >I understand and agree about the sources. It is basically a matter of >interest, and to have the material in a more usable format. The >records would take more man/woman hours to prove than she or I have >remaining <g>. If the children or grand-children want to purse this >they will have the originals available for their use. > >Larry > >On Tue, May 1, 2012 at 3:20 PM, Marg Strong <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> If at all possible to enter them, it would be a shame to leave out the >> sources, Larry. If it were me, I'd rather have a shorter Legacy file with >> sources, than a long one without; and I would much rather wait a longer time >> for the results with sources. I guess it depends on whether she just wants >> the data as a matter of interest, or she wants a useful genealogy to pass on >> to descendants. >> >> It's really kind of you do do this for her. Good luck with it! >> >> ________________________________ >> From: Larry Lee <[email protected]> >> To: [email protected] >> Sent: Tuesday, May 1, 2012 6:09 PM >> Subject: [LegacyUG] Compiling Family History >> >> Hello LUG, >> >> I have just received two privately created Family History binders (typed >> and handwritten notes) and one large 3 ring photo album, of information from >> my wife's side of the family. I have volunteered to compile this information >> into Legacy for my eldest sister-in-law. My objective is not to publish a >> book but rather to get all the info and photos into Legacy then save them >> to CD for family members that may want them. >> >> I have decided to put the info from each binder into a separate Family File, >> thus having three files corresponding to each binder source. These may then >> be merged into one main file. >> >> My primary concern is how to treat the sources. Due to time constraints I am >> thinking of using the name of each binder as one source for all information >> contained in the respective Family File. That is each Family File will only >> have one source for all the information therein. When I do the final merge I >> plan to source each File once upon import giving me three sources in the >> combined Family File. My sister-in-law will be listed as the repository for >> the binders. >> I hope I have explained this clearly! >> >> Any thoughts, comments, or suggestions on this approach would be much >> appreciated before I start entering the data. >> >> Regards, >> >> Larry Lee >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> 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 >> Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and on >> our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). >> 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 >> Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and on >> our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). >> 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 >Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and on >our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). >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 Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and on our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
