I think it's easier to follow, although there will still be some confusion
because with every marriage there is a new surname. One of the books I found
that was for my father's ancestors but done as descendancy report(s) for
each surname, truncated when the line connected. At first I was confused
because I didn't know who the people were and how they connected. If I had
had a chart for reference, it would have been easier. I now think that
separate reports by surname would be the easiest to follow, especially when
a chart showing the relationship is included. But, Barbara, you should do
what suits your needs and your family. Often after 3-4 generations of the
names of strangers, eyes begin to glaze over. This is just one suggestion
that might help alleviate some confusion for family members who are
unfamiliar with the people.
Elizabeth
researching the descendants of William and Sarah (Patterson) Thompson
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barbara Ford" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2008 6:23 PM
Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Report Question
No, I have not researched my d-i-l's line, so when I speak of my
grandson's ancestors, I am only talking about through his father (our
son). So, you're saying to start an ancestor report with me, start
another report with my husband?
On Sun, Oct 26, 2008 at 9:06 PM, Elizabeth Richardson
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
No, nothing wrong Barbara. A pedigree chart is only the direct line, no
siblings. Perhaps you'd want to create more than one report so that it's
not
so confusing. Have you really researched your son(daughter)-in-laws
lines?
If not, maybe a report, plus chart, for your line and another for your
husband's. That might be a bit easier to follow. Also, I have thought
about
inserting a 3-generation chart at various places of the larger report so
that someone can see what's coming.
Elizabeth
researching the descendants of William and Sarah (Patterson) Thompson
----- Original Message ----- From: "Barbara Ford" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2008 5:59 PM
Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Report Question
Maybe that's worth thinking about--I just chose Reports, Pedigree
Chart, ALL generations, for my grandson...and yes, it is 54 pages. Am
I doing something wrong?
On Sun, Oct 26, 2008 at 8:47 PM, JLB <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Well, if you're printing, that's alot. Is it really 40 pages if you're
only
doing the direct lines?
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JL
JLog - simple computer technology for genealogists
http://www.jgen.ws/jlog
Barbara Ford wrote:
Okay, I did think of that (even though the pedigree chart is an
additional 40+ pages), so I'm encouraged that I was thinking along the
right line.....
Thanks,
Barbara
On Sun, Oct 26, 2008 at 8:31 PM, JLB <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
One way would be to also create an Ancestor or Pedigree chart that
only
shows the names, so they can follow the lines on the more complex
chart
by
seeing the names only on a simpler chart.
-----
JL
JLiki - creating your own genealogy wiki
http://www.jgen.ws/jliki.html
Barbara Ford wrote:
I've been months away from the program and am re-acquainting myself
currently. I don't even know the proper way to frame this question,
so
I'll just try to explain what I need to know....I'm not a
professional, and the family tree work that I do is strictly for my
own family (at least at this point).
I want to be able to print out a report for my grandchildren that
includes all their ancestors. I'm choosing the Book Report,
Ancestors.
When I do that (obviously, this is a huge report--250-300 pages, and
that's before I put in photos), the report does not make clear when
it
switches from one family line to another (so, for these young people
who are not familiar with all these family lines. after a few pages,
they lose track of which family they are reading about). Is there a
way to solve this problem?
Thank you,
Barbara
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