I use a modified version of the National Genealogical Society format.All
examples use the "—", emdash symbol. (Hoping for some consistency if I need to
export to another GED file. Unknown First Name: [—M ###—] or [—F ###—] or [—U
###—] Unknown Surname: [—L ###—].The M is for Male, the F is for Female, the U
is for Unknown genders.The L is for Last Name (Surname, Maiden name)After the
name is entered, I immediately edit the name to replace the ### with the RIN
Number. (Set options to display RINs). That helps me to know where in my tree
this "common name" is used.If the name is not modified, you end up with many
instances of people's full names named [—M ###—] [—L ###—] or [—F ###—] [—L
###—], and no idea where those relationships are from.This is what I get
instead"[—M 236—] [—L 236—] or [—F 1019—] [—L 872—] or [—M 236—] Jones or Mary
[—L 872—]. So when I find the info, it is less likely to enter the names into
the wrong person.In Windows, press ALT+CTRL+minus key to get the emdash
character. Use this link for the best way to type an emdash on most platforms:
https://www.maketecheasier.com/best-ways-type-em-dash-on-any-platform/#androidLove
your families,Bob, APG.
-------- Original message --------From: [email protected] Date: 6/15/22
2:51 AM (GMT-05:00) To: 'Legacy User Group' <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Name Question I found on a European site the following
suggestion.Three situations are possible: the first name is unknown, the
surname is unknown or the first name and the surname are unknown.For the sake
of precision, I therefore indicate the exact nature of my information.1 -
Missing first name, I indicate missing first name followed by the surname.2 -
Missing surname, I indicate the first name followed by missing surname.3 - Both
(first name and surname) are absent, I leave it blank. Georges De :
LegacyUserGroup <[email protected]> De la part de Jane
LinkswilerEnvoyé : 14 juin 2022 16:40À : 'Legacy User Group'
<[email protected]>Objet : Re: [LegacyUG] Name Question I leave
blank From: LegacyUserGroup <[email protected]> On Behalf
Of Fran MarkleSent: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 7:58 AMTo: Legacy User Group
<[email protected]>Subject: [LegacyUG] Name Question What do
people use when they don't know the first name or the last name? I want to be
consistent, not sure if I should use Uknown, Ukn, UkFn, etc. Curious to hear
what others use, thanks, Fran
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