Ruth, You are absolutely correct. A true linked event has the capability to add the roles of each person linked to the event. So, you can mark witnesses as witnesses, folks who were just present as "Present", performers of ceremonies as "Officials", folks not known to be present at census enumeration as "Enumerated". This is a very powerful capability and one that I have used a lot to show family involvement, migration and roles in others' lives. I also appreciate all the helpful work around suggestions but they are just that, work arounds, and are not nearly as capable as true linked events. Since Ken's excellent response last evening I am willing to drop this topic and hope that everyone else feels the same way.
Jim On 8/27/05, Ruth A. (Sconza Testa) Nerud <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm convinced that those folks who use witness for census information even > if the person wasn't present at the time the census was taken are using it > as they interpret it. > > On the Italian records that I have seen, there are 2 witnesses to the > signing of the document the Mayor completes after the birth of a child. > There are also 2 witnesses to the signing of the document after the death of > a person, there are 4 witnesses present when a couple presents themselves to > the Mayor saying they want to get married, and 2 witnesses to the signing of > the civil marriage document. The witnesses' names, ages, occupations and > sometimes parentage are written on the document. Wonderful information for a > genealogist. Most times the witnesses cannot write so they don't sign their > name, but they are present for the event, but when they do write their > names, it's even more exciting to see a signature that may be 150 years old. > But I digress. > > Ruth (Sconza Testa) Nerud > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > 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
