Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do List Error?

I think you may find that Individual To-Do’s applies only to the individual you have currently selected on your Family View screen. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 John S. Adams Ventura, CA From: Jenny M Benson<mailto:ge...@cedarbank.me

Re: [LegacyUG] charting selecting a starting point

Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 John S. Adams Ventura, CA From: LegacyUserGroup on behalf of Robert Keith Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2019 2:02:44 PM To: legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com Subject: [LegacyUG] charting selecting

Re: [LegacyUG] identify template already created

eader - you'll see "half" a cross hair - a vertical line with an arrow to the right. When you see that, click and hold your mouse and drag to the right. Hope that helps ... Susie Z November 29, 2017 11:36 AM, "John S. Adams" <oldbr...@hotmail.com<mailto:%22John%20S.%

Re: [LegacyUG] identify template already created

What am I missing? I don’t get a “cross hair” symbol when I click left of “Source List Name”; or right, on, or around it. I have ver. 9.0.0.198. Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: LegacyUserGroup

Re: [LegacyUG] Printed Reports sometimes substitute "Cir" for "Abt" in date fields

I have had the same problem for some years, going back to version 8, and probably before. I presently have ver. 9.182 and the same problem. John S. Adams Ventura, CA From: LegacyUserGroup <legacyusergroup-boun...@legacyusers.com> on behalf of Mary Yo

Re: [LegacyUG] SW Template for databases on FamilySearc

and the medium as "Online Images." I think my reasoning was that, while the images were probably digitized versions of the FHL film, I viewed the online image and not the microfilm. For completeness, you could put the FHL film no. in the Detail Comments or Text. John S. Adams V

Re: [LegacyUG] Use of item of interest field in database sources

death, or occupation, having nothing to do with the name of his mother. John S. Adams Ventura, CA From: LegacyUserGroup <legacyusergroup-boun...@legacyusers.com> on behalf of Barton Lewis <bartonle...@optonline.net> Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 201

Re: [LegacyUG] FW: Chronology View

The official date for the 1930 census was 1 April. My 2nd cousin appears in an enumeration taken 3 April in the household of his grandmother in Seminole Co, FL. He also appears in his father's household in Goliad Co, TX, with the date 17 May. Obviously, one, or both, of the enumerators

Re: [LegacyUG] Advice on Malasian name

Rob,Try this:Enter the family name in the Surname field; enter the given name(s) in the Suffix field. This would sort the individual by surname in the Name List (but not by given name), and the name would appear properly in reports. Since this is the first post I have seen on this list in 4

RE: [LegacyUG] And a US Census Area be considered a county?

Adding to the confusion. I assume “CA” means Census Area. But I’m sure many people at first glance will think Canada or even California. John S. Adams Ventura, CA (not a Census Area) Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Henry T. Peterson Jr. Sent: Wednesday, November 4, 2015 12:41 PM

RE: [LegacyUG] direct line report

Tim,After you select Print you get the a pop-up titled Relationship Chart where you can select details for the chart. It appears you may have selected the Print all the relationships radio button. This will display all the relationship charts with that for the first line shown first. You

RE: [LegacyUG] Mass update surnames

I get the same results as Gene. I have version 459. All of the individuals with known surnames are female. They all have an UNKNOWN husband. So the Show List selection apparently picks up individuals whose married name is UNKNOWN, but displays the maiden name in the list. I deselected

RE: [LegacyUG] Hourglass chart

Try the Bow Tie Family chart in Legacy Charting. John S. AdamsVentura, CA Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2015 15:16:38 -0500 Subject: [LegacyUG] Hourglass chart From: pph...@gmail.com To: legacyusergroup@LegacyUsers.com I would like to do an hourglass chart of a cousin's family. I want him, his parents, his

RE: [LegacyUG] Hourglass chart

@LegacyUsers.com Thanks, John, However, I don't see how to show current couple, current couple's parents, current couple's children and grand children. Pat On Mon, Feb 9, 2015 at 4:20 PM, John S. Adams oldbr...@hotmail.com wrote: Try the Bow Tie Family chart in Legacy Charting. John S. AdamsVentura, CA

RE: [LegacyUG] Oklahoma!

Barton, The subject of entering locations that have changed over time has been discussed many times here. A review of the archives might help you determine how best to record locations that suit you best. Specifically in regards to Oklahoma, my father was born in Oklahoma in 1907, 6 months

RE: [LegacyUG] Finding the Oldest Person

Dave,Do you mean:1) the oldest person currently living, or2) the oldest person at time of death, or3) the person with the earliest birth date? John S. AdamsVentura, CA From: dave.kee...@gmail.com Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2014 23:39:01 -0700 Subject: [LegacyUG] Finding the Oldest Person To:

RE: [LegacyUG] Tagging every ancestor and their offspring?

Dave, Try this: 1. Unlink your wife from her parents2. Select yourself as the focus person3. Go to Advanced Tagging, select a Tag # and Untag that from everyone4. Select Tag Entire Family Line5. Review Name List to ensure that the correct people are tagged6. Create a new Legacy family file or

RE: [LegacyUG] To Do List Images

You could use the document as source and attach the document using the media tab. Then attach the source to the To Do item. John S. AdamsVentura, CA Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2014 14:27:46 +1000 Subject: [LegacyUG] To Do List Images From: kmthoms...@gmail.com To: legacyusergroup@LegacyUsers.com Does

RE: [LegacyUG] Rant: Potential problems

I wouldn't mind that as long as my autopsy doesn't precede my date of death. John S. AdamsVentura, CA Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2014 21:41:35 -0800 Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Rant: Potential problems From: rfvanwasshn...@gmail.com To: legacyusergroup@LegacyUsers.com As Mark Twain said, Reports of my death

RE: [LegacyUG] How to enter a U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880

Use the Override Tab to change the wording of the citation. It appears that you have to re-write the entire citation. I don't see an easy way to copy the cite and to change just a few words. Maybe another Legacy user can help with that. You may have to make overrides to both the Master

RE: [LegacyUG] How to enter a U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880

Thanks, Brian. That's a big help. John S. AdamsVentura, CA From: br...@legacyfamilytree.com To: legacyusergroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] How to enter a U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880 Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 18:07:43 -0500 On the override tab of the

RE: [LegacyUG] Relationship

From Legacy Help: Non-blood Relationships These are people you are linked to through marriages. For example the Brother of the Wife of the 3rd Great-Grandfather of your Sister-in-law. Set the value for the Limit to the closest X paths. Note: Non-blood relationship terms are not displayed on

RE: [LegacyUG] Odd thing happening

Colin, Go to OptionsCustomizeData Entry and in the Adding/Editing box, uncheck Jump to Notes John S. AdamsVentura, CA From: cap...@optusnet.com.au To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: [LegacyUG] Odd thing happening Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:20:04 +1000 Sorry about the

RE: [LegacyUG] still have a duplicate

How interesting. John S. AdamsVentura, CA From: michs...@gmail.com To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] still have a duplicate Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:14:05 -0400 Jenny M Benson I had a problem with the Legacy program, last summer. I called legacy support, I was

RE: [LegacyUG] Ancestor chart for 2 or more siblings

Marnie, Are your two grand nieces sisters? If so, you could create a fake child for their parents named something like, Mary Jane and Alice May. Then make an ancestor chart for that child. It would be titled Ancestry Chart for Mary Jane and Alice May Jones. Would this work for you? Where on

RE: [LegacyUG] Ancestor chart for 2 or more siblings

Of course, after you create your Ancestor Chart, go back to your data base and delete the fake child. John S. AdamsVentura, CA From: oldbr...@hotmail.com To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Ancestor chart for 2 or more siblings Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2013 20:43:34 -0800

RE: [LegacyUG] Gedcom of Direct Line Ancestors

Maybe I'm missing something here as I rarely generate GEDCOMs and don't do DNA. Couldn't you create a tagged group of direct line ancestors using the Relationship Calculator? John S. AdamsVentura, CA From: br...@legacyfamilytree.com To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: Re:

RE: [LegacyUG] proper format for Washington, DC

Many locations in the U.S. don't fit into the 4 field convention, including: New York City, Kings County (Borough of Brooklyn), New York, USANew York City, New York County (Borough of Manhattan), New York, USANew York City, Queens County (Borough of Queens), New York, USANew York City, Bronx

RE: [LegacyUG] Legacy split screen view on 2 monitors

I think we may have a common ancestor. Was your Grandmother's surname Jacobs? John S. AdamsVentura, CA From: ijg3...@gmail.com To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Legacy split screen view on 2 monitors Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:09:34 +1000.. . my dead

RE: [LegacyUG] Witness

I created a Witness event. I use it for the traditional marriage witnesses, or witnesses to a will; but also for anyone connected to an event, but not the subject; e.g., the minister who married a couple; the attendees of my mother's 100th birthday dinner; the person who provided the

RE: [LegacyUG] Family GS Indiv report come up blank after adding source to event

Why do very happy funeral directors disturb me? John S. AdamsVentura, CA From: jskin...@gmail.com To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Family GS Indiv report come up blank after adding source to event Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2012 18:32:27 -0500 Thanks Brian - That

RE: [LegacyUG] Location list puzzle

Here's an easier way: 1. With location list sorted right to left, right click on 1st KY location; go down to last KY location and, with Shift key depressed, left click. You should now have all KY locations highlighted.2. In upper right corner of screen, select Options; select Show List.

RE: [LegacyUG] census event

that there is more than one enumeration for that family for that census. On 10 March 2012 14:57, John S. Adams oldbr...@hotmail.com wrote: I use the date of enumeration for the reasons stated by others (records date of residence, individuals or families listed twice). I have even found one

RE: [LegacyUG] census event

I use the date of enumeration for the reasons stated by others (records date of residence, individuals or families listed twice). I have even found one family listed in the 1880 census on June 2nd and the page was marked with a stamp, First enumeration rejected. Later I found the same family

RE: [LegacyUG] What about the future of my genealogy data

This was discussed at some length in May on this forum. Look in the archives: Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009:http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/ Search for Preserving files. John S. AdamsHermosa Beach, CA From: luisalr...@clix.pt To:

RE: [LegacyUG] Using Source Clipboard

Because, like the old multiple source clipboard and the dancing icons, as soon as they changed it, 3 times as many users would complain about the change. John S. AdamsHermosa Beach, CA From: jerrysemailgro...@gmail.com To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Using Source

RE: [LegacyUG] Unknown father

How do you know they're brothers? I would use that source for the father. John S. AdamsHermosa Beach, CA From: cranberryf...@cobridge.tv To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: [LegacyUG] Unknown father Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:37:26 -0400 Let’s say I have two men that I know

RE: [LegacyUG] number of people in your file

I don't think it has anything to do with good fortune. It's almost a mathematical certainty. John S. AdamsHermosa Beach, CA From: wood...@msn.com To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] number of people in your file Date: Sun, 3 Jul 2011 15:35:50 -0700 One

[LegacyUG] Preserving files (was: Speaking of pictures‏)

I've given a lot of thought to long term preservation of my genealogy files [recorded with Legacy, in order to keep this On Topic] given the rapid obsolescence of digital media. What if I store my files on the currently most advanced medium and I place it in a secure place, e.g. a bank safe

RE: [LegacyUG] Preserving files (was: Speaking of pictures‏)

How confident are you that Rootsweb will still be in business in 2060? John S. Adams Hermosa Beach, CA From: elizhg...@gmail.com To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Preserving files (was: Speaking of picturesþ) Date: Sat, 28 May 2011 22:41:24 -0400 Freepages

Re: [LegacyUG] Pedigree chart - Report options - Include problem

Donna, Try this: Tag the family line, including siblings, and export tagged individuals to a new file. Select Name List and customize to include columns for Age at Death and Cause of Death. Print. John S. Adams Hermosa Beach, CA -- From: Donna

Re: [LegacyUG] Questionable Locations

were married on this date, no location recorded; but they were in Anytown in the census immediately after (and/or before)the marriage. For me, this is too vague to record as fact and probably best addressed in notes. It at least gives a clue. John S. Adams Hermosa Beach, CA

Re: [LegacyUG] Private Use Address on Sources

Jerry, I leave the ADDRESS field blank and enter something like, (Smith address: 237 Main St.) in the COMMENTS field and check the box to Include on reports. You may have to play around with it a bit to get it to read the way you want in your citations. John S. Adams Hermosa Beach, CA

Re: [LegacyUG] PLACE NAMES

of a change, but actually it is, because prior to 1971 Eccles was a county borough with its own administration and police force etc. Now it is a district of Salford, not the same at all and one will certainly not find Eccles in Salford in the censuses prior to 1974... John S. Adams Hermosa Beach

Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy and County Names

. I apologize to all for running on so long. Once I get started its hard to turn off. John S. Adams Hermosa Beach, CA -- From: Brian L. Lightfoot br...@the-lightfoots.com Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2010 3:19 PM To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject

Re: [LegacyUG] Entering siblings

Your explanation was perfectly clear. It's just that it doesn't happen that way for me, nor apparently for Jenny or Mike. John S. Adams Hermosa Beach, CA -- From: Bain Family rlcb...@gotsky.com Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2010 3:40 PM

Re: [LegacyUG] Entering siblings

. (and I apologize for not trimming my previous post) John S. Adams Hermosa Beach, CA -- From: Bain Family rlcb...@gotsky.com Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2010 3:40 PM To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Entering siblings With one

Re: [LegacyUG] RE: Problem with fixed report narrative

(ALT+0160). Double click on that and it will be added to the ribbon. See Help for more detailed instructions. John S. Adams Hermosa Beach, CA -- From: Wm Voss bellafort...@earthlink.net Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 6:35 PM To: LegacyUserGroup

Re: [LegacyUG] Problem with fixed report narrative

A work around would be to use the No-Break space from the Windows Character Map for the space in Over Stowey. Then Legacy should recognize it as a single name, rather than a name preceded by a prepostion. John S. Adams Hermosa Beach, CA -- From

Re: [LegacyUG] v7.4.0.39 - Relationship Calculator

. John S. Adams Hermosa Beach, CA -- From: leo macdonald macdonald...@hotmail.com Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 5:53 AM To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] v7.4.0.39 - Relationship Calculator Hi Ron and John, I'm just

Re: [LegacyUG] Dates for Events

And I have many instances of data which was correct on the enumeration date but not correct on the official census date. John S. Adams Hermosa Beach, CA -- From: Brian L. Lightfoot br...@the-lightfoots.com Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 9:58 PM

Re: [LegacyUG] Showing Gender on Descendant Report?

. John S. Adams Hermosa Beach, CA -- From: Paul Lynch eph1v...@gmail.com Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2010 4:55 PM To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: [LegacyUG] Showing Gender on Descendant Report? On the descendant report in Legacy (Reports

Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy 7

not connected to the internet. It might be a little convoluted to update when a change is released, however. Hope this helps. John S. Adams Hermosa Beach, CA -- From: Elizabeth Cunningham drybo...@netreach.net Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2010 4:39 AM

Re: [LegacyUG] Unable to change screen font

Nancy, If you're not wedded to Times New Roman, you could change the font to Arial Black. It makes everything look bold to me. John S. Adams Hermosa Beach, CA -- From: Nancy Porter nport...@twcny.rr.com Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 12:56 PM

Re: [LegacyUG] how to show adoption date

On the Master Child Status List, I often add a new status like, Adopted by Bob, where the wife was the biological parent. You could add a status Adopted in 1991 which would display on the Family Screen if you choose to display child status. But as Mike pointed out, to have the adoption show in

Re: [LegacyUG] FW: Pruning a Branch

Richard, From the Descendant Chart screen select Report Options and the Format tab. Then check Don't repeat duplicate lines. This should produce what you want. John S. Adams Hermosa Beach, CA -- From: Richard Yardley r...@iafrica.com Sent: Tuesday

[LegacyUG] Relationship Calculator

provide Legacy with some clues that would help bug corrections. But I gave up when I realized it would be a lot easier to list the correct scenarios than the errors. This feature has been fouled up at least since Ver. 4. Legacy, please fix it or scrap it. John S. Adams Hermosa Beach, CA Legacy

RE: [LegacyUG] Relationship Calculator

@LegacyUsers.com Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Relationship Calculator Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:29:07 -0700 On 3/26/2010 5:13 PM, John S. Adams wrote: Hope springs eternal. snip This feature has been fouled up at least since Ver. 4. Legacy, please fix it or scrap it. John S. Adams Hermosa

Re: [LegacyUG] Where to put life stories?

, or anything you want. I don't remember what the size limitation for notes is, but as I recall, it is very large and probably doesn't impose much of a limitation. As I said, unless I've missed something, using General Notes would seem to do what you want. John S. Adams Hermosa Beach, CA

Re: [LegacyUG] Event Title Problem

will appear on a separate line. Only the first will have Name in the Events column--all other entries below that which have no event name refer back to Name. It doesn't mean that you have unnamed events. If I've misinterpreted your problems, please clarify. Hope this helps. John S. Adams

Re: [LegacyUG] Comparing Two Legacy Files

Would the Compare Two Files for Duplicates feature on the Tools menu work for this? I've never used it, but a quick test I just made looks promising. John S. Adams Hermosa Beach, CA -- From: Ron Ferguson ronfergy@tiscali.co.uk Sent: Saturday

Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy 7.4 Sources

the feature back, but I think very few people would use it. John S. Adams Hermosa Beach, CA -- From: Jan Roberts poo...@ozemail.com.au Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 3:37 PM To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Legacy 7.4

Re: [LegacyUG] How to enter an unnamed child

Huh? -- I found a newspaper clipping for an ancestor who didn't live long enough to be named Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009:

Re: [LegacyUG] How to enter an unnamed child

This thread reminds me of one of the funniest census entries I've come across. An entry for a 2 year old child: No Name, 2, male, and fool for a mother... I guess the enumerator thought anyone who hadn't named a child after 2 years wasn't too bright. John S. Adams Hermosa Beach, CA

Re: [LegacyUG] How to enter an unnamed child

This thread reminds me of one of the funniest census entries I've come across. An entry for a 2 year old child: No Name, 2, male, and fool for a mother... I guess the enumerator thought anyone who hadn't named a child after 2 years wasn't too bright. John S. Adams Hermosa Beach, CA

Re: [LegacyUG] Mapping Physical Locations in Legacy

Mike, To put your somewhat yankophobe mind at ease, if it were Americanized, it would be Durham County. It seems to me more like Irishization (or Irishisation, if you prefer). John S. Adams Hermosa Beach, CA (California, not Canada) -- From: Mike