Re: [LegacyUG] How best to share my database

Leonard, I have the free Lite version of Ancestral Quest installed and moved my Legacy database into it a year or two ago. I don't use it but like to see how the various programs work. The notes are there, even in the free Lite version. The problem is I don't remember what type of GEDCOM I used.

Re: [LegacyUG] How best to share my database

Send a copy of free Legacy and your (a copy) database. Eliz Not Today and Not without a Fight (Anon) For all that has been, thanks. For all that will be, yes. (Dag Hammarskjold) On Thu, Aug 10, 2017 at 7:39 PM, Leonard J. McCown wrote: > I want to share my full database

[LegacyUG] How best to share my database

I want to share my full database with a relative who is using Ancestral Quest. How's the easiest way to do this with my notes and everything? Thanks. Leonard -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe

Re: [LegacyUG] How best to record less common name formats into my Legacy program

The tradition of naming sons of kings "FitzRoy was a combination of the Welsh and French Norman - "fitz" = "son of in Welsh; "roi" = "king" in French. It was used by kings and the surname was "FitzRoy" = "son of the king". It was the way the king acknowledged that the son was his. Earlier, a

Re: [LegacyUG] How best to record less common name formats into my Legacy program

Thank you, thank you. So many things I’ve just never thought about. Now I need to add to my to do’s. Jane in Phoenix From: LegacyUserGroup [mailto:legacyusergroup-boun...@legacyusers.com] On Behalf Of CE WOOD Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2017 1:42 PM To: Legacy User Group

Re: [LegacyUG] How best to record less common name formats into my Legacy program

On 10-Aug-17 09:42 PM, CE WOOD wrote: Fitz Alan meant he was the son of Alan. It had nothing whatsoever to do with legitimacy! From Wikipedia: "From the Stuart era (1603–1714) and later, a pseudo-Anglo-Norman usage of Fitz was adopted for younger sons of the British royal family who lacked

Re: [LegacyUG] How best to record less common name formats into my Legacy program

My most sincere thanks to all who replied to my query! This was my first post on the Legacy User Group and I am thrilled to find such helpful people! On Thu, Aug 10, 2017 at 4:42 PM, CE WOOD wrote: > Fitz Alan meant he was the son of Alan. It had nothing whatsoever to do >

Re: [LegacyUG] How best to record less common name formats into my Legacy program

Fitz Alan meant he was the son of Alan. It had nothing whatsoever to do with legitimacy! Later, Fitz Allen became used as a surname and was used for daughters as well as sons. "de Ferrers" was never a surname. It meant the person was "from Ferrières". Medieval genealogists do not use the

Re: [LegacyUG] How best to record less common name formats into my Legacy program

I too have ancestors with uncommon names from that period. I have treated them as surnames and have not had any problems with them not being recognized on websites such as FamilySearch. As to the use of Fitz in a name, my sources do not indicate "illegitimate birth", rather simply "son of". On

Re: [LegacyUG] How best to record less common name formats into my Legacy program

On 10-Aug-17 08:17 PM, Lin Sharp wrote: I am fortunate in having success in documenting some of my family lines back as far as the 13th century in what is now the UK. I would appreciate suggestions as to the best way to record those names in my Legacy program. Names such as the following are a

Re: [LegacyUG] Source Detail

Cathy and Jane, thank you for your responses to my question. I appreciate the help. -Original Message- From: LegacyUserGroup [mailto:legacyusergroup-boun...@legacyusers.com] On Behalf Of Cathy Pinner Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 8:49 PM To: Legacy User Group

[LegacyUG] How best to record less common name formats into my Legacy program

I am fortunate in having success in documenting some of my family lines back as far as the 13th century in what is now the UK. I would appreciate suggestions as to the best way to record those names in my Legacy program. Names such as the following are a bit different from today's nomenclature: