A parting thought (from me) on Legacy as a powerful genealogy aid: >From interesting information of the BBC report from Chris, I was stimulated to check with some reputable scientists related to this research and have confidential information (they do not want to insult or embarrass others in their field) that it is their professional analysis that one claimed intervention in fertilization via a lower level mammal parthenogenesis can not constitute a basis for any professionally valid or reliable conclusion (nearly quoted). I was glibly told by one that there is also that Piltdown man report, etc. However, it is not my intention to debate the validity or reliability of that experimental report as related to genealogy, which is my only concern here.
Only because this issue has direct bearing on possible future Legacy programming I will agree with you that perhaps others should indeed create some unique computerized family history program that will accommodate any relationships as parents or other relatives. Perhaps the DAR, etc. will eventually recognize such family history reporting as "descendants" evidence. My contention is that the definition of genealogy is the basis for the study and research of genealogy, and therefore defines the procedures of genealogy, including the recording and reporting of relationships. I repeat that I have never had a problem handling family history relationships in notes without ignoring those definitions and it seems to me that Legacy has more than adequately provided for notes to handle any connections not based upon genetic relationships. I strongly support the recognition of TLC vs. DNA, as described in my recent Heritage Quest magazine article of that title. I just hope that Legacy will not confuse the differences in their future programming. If others wish to debate this matter further, I can not do it here as I refuse to extend discussion of what Legacy should or should not program based upon lexography definition theory or personal perspectives, etc. instead of focusing upon applications in using what this wonderful, powerful, most effective (not perfect) computerized genealogy program provides to its customers using it as a genealogy aid. No offense intended to anyone, very sincerely, Loran (PhD) in Indiana (now returning to my more typical group observation chair) On Thu, 22 Apr 2004 08:52:08 +0100 (BST) =?iso-8859-1?q?Chris=20Squires?= <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > >>Just for clarity, there is a clear and significan > difference > > >between records of genealogy and records of family > > history - > > etc. > > > > Well said. > > So, just so I understand, should somebody who is > studying family history use something other than > Legacy? > > >From a family history point of view, a same sex union, > with an adopted child is certainly a possibility, and > should be catered for. It has the exactly the same > genetic legitimacy as an a male/female couple adopting > a child. > > My study is, and always was, family history. Frankly, > while I do not have the ability to perform DNA checks, > it must remain family history. The passage of time and > privacy legislation probably prohibits the average > researcher from performing true scientific, genealogy > as defined earlier in this thread. > > As an aside, I notice that scientist have just managed > to breed a mouse from two females > (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/3643847.stm). > This is a true genetic example of the same sex union > that was being objected to for Legacy (ostensibly on > genetic grounds)! > > My conclusion is that same sex unions should be > supported within Legacy, to support family history, > legitimate same sex unions (with and without adopted > children), and future applications of genetic > technology. > > Hope that's an helpfull contribution. > Chris > > Legacy User Group Etiquette guidelines can be found at: > http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp > > To find past messages, please go to our searchable archives at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup%40mail.millenniacorp.com/ > > To unsubscribe please visit: > http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/LegacyLists.asp > > Legacy User Group Etiquette guidelines can be found at: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp To find past messages, please go to our searchable archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup%40mail.millenniacorp.com/ To unsubscribe please visit: http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/LegacyLists.asp
