I know that filing by number is not ideal. I file by record type in a surname binder. I can't remember the details of Cathy's method. Maybe what I'm about to suggest is very similar. This afternoon the thought occurred to me that filing by record type behind locality dividers or folders might be more effective than behind surnames. This is my logic.
I obtain a document, type the information into Legacy under the people it pertains to either in notes or in events--then depending on the nature of the document, I would then scan it in so that the image will be linked to those individuals as well. After I've gone through this process, I then write the identification number in the upper right hand corner and circle it to show that the data entry is completed. I can click on one of the names anytime to view the data or image. Therefore, doesn't it then make more sense to file the paper copy by something other than the individual, number, or surname? Filing it by locality would put neighbors and unlinked individuals together by record type. This puts clues together at an entirely different angle-communities rather than families. It arranges the information in two separate modes. The ID # is in the upper right hand corner of each document so that I know the individual it ties to in my database. It becomes a cross-reference. Does this make sense or should I be napping? Sue -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Susan Schon Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 10:47 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Renumbering MRINS--Use Dollarhide's system I agree with Sue. We all have to find a system that works best for our individual needs. I am not comfortable with numbers. I would love to file under surnames. Unfortunately, my Danes did not have surnames before 1830-1870, so filing by surname is not an option. My family will understand my method because I will explain it to them. If anyone else wants my information, they are welcome to it, but they will have to do the work to incorporate it into their own system. Unfortunately, there is no one-way-fits-all in genealogy. Thank you, Sue, for your excellent explanation of the Dollarhide system. As far as stable numbering goes, this looks like a good option. But, when it comes to filing paper documents, I think Cathy's (and others') method of filing paper documents makes sense...filing by type. A census document would have one number and one copy filed in one place, and could be applied in Legacy to all the individuals listed in that census record. Legacy provides a field to enter this File number in both Source and Detail windows. Even if the RINs and MRINs change, the document numbers would not be affected. Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sue Ellen Eggett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 12:02 PM Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Renumbering MRINS--Use Dollarhide's system > I offered the Dollarhide numbering system as an alternative to RIN. I can > see that you have different needs-as do others. There are more systems > available for exploring over the Internet if you just type in some keywords > to do a search. > > I find that this method works best for my personal use rather than for a > family organization. It suits my areas of research, which are US, England, > and Denmark. At this point I'm filling in, correcting, and verifying more > than extending back on my pedigree; therefore, my numbers are not enormous. > Organizing is a challenge in genealogy but it is a major key to ongoing > success. The time I have taken to renumber has paid dividends. The process > has helped me analyze my information, spot minor mistakes in my database, > and recognize major linkage problems. > > I appreciate everyone's feedback. This is a good group for sharing ideas as > well as resolving Legacy problems. > > Sue 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
