Re: [LegacyUG] Using the MRINS
Just to clarify on the use of the MRIN. In the case of a census record, the MRIN used is the MRIN of the head of the household, and that is applied to all the other members, not all different MRIN's. In the case of a death certificate the same. Only the MRIN of the deceased applied to any other uses of that document. JL JLB wrote: The Master Sources are not usually connected to any specific MRIN. That's why they don't have MRIN numbers. For instance, as you mention, a cemetery listing. If the number for the entire document was 5013, that number would automatically refer to a digital document numbered likewise, (if it was scanned) and the paper copy. I file my paper copies in archival quality storage boxes. Other people like to use binders or filing cabinets. Since this is a numbering system, all documents, digital or paper, are filed by number. The MRIN's are used for specific instances of Master Sources, such as 1930 US Federal Census, Erie Co., OH. I quote the Master Source (which has no number) and then use the MRIN number for that instance of it for the various individuals included in a specific household. JL Claire Spinelli wrote: I just read with interest your digital filing system. I like the idea of using an MRIN “prefix” to the file number. I, too, have just about everything scanned and, since I never print documents from Legacy, having them automatically fall together by MRIN would be very helpful. There’s something in your explanation, however, that I don’t understand. The numbers you describe for Master Sources don’t appear to be connected to MRIN. I understand how you could find the digital copy from the file number, but where are you filing the paper copy? You use a cemetery record as an example. These types of records have always presented somewhat of a filing problem. I usually end up filing copies with all the marriages involved. What exactly is it you’re doing? Claire From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JLB Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2008 12:17 AM To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Using the MRINS Mary, Filing cabinets also work just fine. The binder aspect of this system is not critical. I actually use boxes as I rarely have to access the documents again after I've extracted all the information into my database. Granted I would prefer binders or filing cabinets if I had the physical space for them. The order of MRIN's in your database also doesn't matter. The point is simply to make a connection between your MRIN's and your source documents, be they paper or digital. Read Geoff's article regarding this system, and if you have the patience, there's my ramblings at http://www3.telus.net/Jgen/2006-10-20-mrin_digital_filing.shtml. There's also an abridged version at http://www3.telus.net/Jgen/2007-06-01-mrin_filing_revisited.shtml. To keep my numbers in order, I started by renumbering my parents at MRIN 1 and carried on from there, renumbering one couple at a time as I organized their source documents. I'm now using MRIN's 1 through 700 out a database of 10,000 people. The people you do not have source documents for just get pushed out of the way as you renumber the ones you do have documents for. Also, that way, if you're using pre-numbered tab dividers you don't have reams of un-used ones. I have been warned by Sherry at tech support that there can sometimes be bugs in the system that require renumbering your RIN's or MRIN's. This could be an unfortunate situation for anyone depending on the connection to the MRIN's. She's suggested an addition to 'Customize' that would do a one-click copy of all MRIN's into the User ID box on the Individual's screen. In the meantime it would be best to enter the MRIN's there yourself just in case if you decide to use this MRIN system. JLB Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
Re: [LegacyUG] Using the MRINS
The Master Sources are not usually connected to any specific MRIN. That's why they don't have MRIN numbers. For instance, as you mention, a cemetery listing. If the number for the entire document was 5013, that number would automatically refer to a digital document numbered likewise, (if it was scanned) and the paper copy. I file my paper copies in archival quality storage boxes. Other people like to use binders or filing cabinets. Since this is a numbering system, all documents, digital or paper, are filed by number. The MRIN's are used for specific instances of Master Sources, such as 1930 US Federal Census, Erie Co., OH. I quote the Master Source (which has no number) and then use the MRIN number for that instance of it for the various individuals included in a specific household. JL Claire Spinelli wrote: I just read with interest your digital filing system. I like the idea of using an MRIN “prefix” to the file number. I, too, have just about everything scanned and, since I never print documents from Legacy, having them automatically fall together by MRIN would be very helpful. There’s something in your explanation, however, that I don’t understand. The numbers you describe for Master Sources don’t appear to be connected to MRIN. I understand how you could find the digital copy from the file number, but where are you filing the paper copy? You use a cemetery record as an example. These types of records have always presented somewhat of a filing problem. I usually end up filing copies with all the marriages involved. What exactly is it you’re doing? Claire From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JLB Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2008 12:17 AM To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Using the MRINS Mary, Filing cabinets also work just fine. The binder aspect of this system is not critical. I actually use boxes as I rarely have to access the documents again after I've extracted all the information into my database. Granted I would prefer binders or filing cabinets if I had the physical space for them. The order of MRIN's in your database also doesn't matter. The point is simply to make a connection between your MRIN's and your source documents, be they paper or digital. Read Geoff's article regarding this system, and if you have the patience, there's my ramblings at http://www3.telus.net/Jgen/2006-10-20-mrin_digital_filing.shtml. There's also an abridged version at http://www3.telus.net/Jgen/2007-06-01-mrin_filing_revisited.shtml. To keep my numbers in order, I started by renumbering my parents at MRIN 1 and carried on from there, renumbering one couple at a time as I organized their source documents. I'm now using MRIN's 1 through 700 out a database of 10,000 people. The people you do not have source documents for just get pushed out of the way as you renumber the ones you do have documents for. Also, that way, if you're using pre-numbered tab dividers you don't have reams of un-used ones. I have been warned by Sherry at tech support that there can sometimes be bugs in the system that require renumbering your RIN's or MRIN's. This could be an unfortunate situation for anyone depending on the connection to the MRIN's. She's suggested an addition to 'Customize' that would do a one-click copy of all MRIN's into the User ID box on the Individual's screen. In the meantime it would be best to enter the MRIN's there yourself just in case if you decide to use this MRIN system. JLB Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
RE: [LegacyUG] Using the MRINS
I just read with interest your digital filing system. I like the idea of using an MRIN “prefix” to the file number. I, too, have just about everything scanned and, since I never print documents from Legacy, having them automatically fall together by MRIN would be very helpful. There’s something in your explanation, however, that I don’t understand. The numbers you describe for Master Sources don’t appear to be connected to MRIN. I understand how you could find the digital copy from the file number, but where are you filing the paper copy? You use a cemetery record as an example. These types of records have always presented somewhat of a filing problem. I usually end up filing copies with all the marriages involved. What exactly is it you’re doing? Claire From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JLB Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2008 12:17 AM To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Using the MRINS Mary, Filing cabinets also work just fine. The binder aspect of this system is not critical. I actually use boxes as I rarely have to access the documents again after I've extracted all the information into my database. Granted I would prefer binders or filing cabinets if I had the physical space for them. The order of MRIN's in your database also doesn't matter. The point is simply to make a connection between your MRIN's and your source documents, be they paper or digital. Read Geoff's article regarding this system, and if you have the patience, there's my ramblings at http://www3.telus.net/Jgen/2006-10-20-mrin_digital_filing.shtml. There's also an abridged version at http://www3.telus.net/Jgen/2007-06-01-mrin_filing_revisited.shtml. To keep my numbers in order, I started by renumbering my parents at MRIN 1 and carried on from there, renumbering one couple at a time as I organized their source documents. I'm now using MRIN's 1 through 700 out a database of 10,000 people. The people you do not have source documents for just get pushed out of the way as you renumber the ones you do have documents for. Also, that way, if you're using pre-numbered tab dividers you don't have reams of un-used ones. I have been warned by Sherry at tech support that there can sometimes be bugs in the system that require renumbering your RIN's or MRIN's. This could be an unfortunate situation for anyone depending on the connection to the MRIN's. She's suggested an addition to 'Customize' that would do a one-click copy of all MRIN's into the User ID box on the Individual's screen. In the meantime it would be best to enter the MRIN's there yourself just in case if you decide to use this MRIN system. JLB Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
Re: [LegacyUG] Using the MRINS
To quote Sherry precisely:
"I know our users like to rely on RINs and MRINs, but we have had instances
where an error crops up that requires renumbering the RINs and MRINs. If
you have the Deluxe, you can chose to renumber one or the other but if you
have Standard, then you have to renumber a different way and that will
renumber both.
My recommendation is to enter the RINs and MRINs in the User ID field. For
RINs, it's easy - just go to Options > Customize > Other and copy the RIN
into the User ID field. For MRINs, you have to do that manually. I've
asked the programmers for a similar feature for MRINs."
Since I don't care if my RIN's get renumbered and I have a choice, of
course, I would keep the MRIN's. Entering 700 of them, one at a time,
into the User ID fields is just too much. Do people actually use the
Standard version for more than a week??
JL
JLB wrote:
Mary,
Filing cabinets also work just fine. The binder aspect of this system
is not critical. I actually use boxes as I rarely have to access the
documents again after I've extracted all the information into my
database. Granted I would prefer binders or filing cabinets if I had
the physical space for them.
The order of MRIN's in your database also doesn't matter. The point
is simply to make a connection between your MRIN's and your source
documents, be they paper or digital. Read Geoff's article regarding
this system, and if you have the patience, there's my ramblings at
http://www3.telus.net/Jgen/2006-10-20-mrin_digital_filing.shtml.
There's also an abridged version at
http://www3.telus.net/Jgen/2007-06-01-mrin_filing_revisited.shtml.
To keep my numbers in order, I started by renumbering my parents at
MRIN 1 and carried on from there, renumbering one couple at a time as
I organized their source documents. I'm now using MRIN's 1 through
700 out a database of 10,000 people. The people you do not have
source documents for just get pushed out of the way as you renumber
the ones you do have documents for. Also, that way, if you're using
pre-numbered tab dividers you don't have reams of un-used ones.
I have been warned by Sherry at tech support that there can sometimes
be bugs in the system that require renumbering your RIN's or MRIN's.
This could be an unfortunate situation for anyone depending on the
connection to the MRIN's. She's suggested an addition to 'Customize'
that would do a one-click copy of all MRIN's into the User ID box on
the Individual's screen. In the meantime it would be best to enter
the MRIN's there yourself just in case if you decide to use this MRIN
system.
JLB
Marilyn Brenk wrote:
Hi Mary, I just use the 2" D ring binders. They work great for me.
I have just under 1,000 people thusfar in my research. I have read
online that people have many thousands of peopleso I am not sure
how well it would work for such huge number of individuals.but
for mine it's great. I have about 14 binders.and growing!!! I
have been doing research for about 10 years and much of that time I
spent 'fighting' to find a system that made sense to me. This one
suits me just fine. I like having everything together. I also used
the customize feature to show the MRIN on the individual's
screen...along with birth, bap and death. That way, I didn't have to
keep flipping to an index to find where information goes. I love how
flexible Legacy can be!!!Hope this helps. Marilyn
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Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:14:24 -0500
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Using the MRINS
To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com
Marilyn,
How big are your binders? 3”? 4” thick? I am just starting this
process, and I’d like to avoid re-doing something a year from
now. (I’m jumping in here without the benefit of previous
exchanges as I just signed up for this listserve.) Do I
understand that you use the Legacy MRINs regardless of the
person’s relationship to the person numbered before or behind
them? (This is my big obstacle, how to set this up.)
Many thanks, neophyte but a quick learner.
Mary
*From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of
*Marilyn Brenk
*Sent:* Wednesday, January 23, 2008 10:04 PM
*To:* legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com
*Subject:* RE: [LegacyUG] Using the MRINS
Hi Missy, I switched to the MRIN filing system about 8 months
ago.and really like it. If you have say MRIN 1 through 10
in one binder and 11 to 19 in another binderwhen 1-10 get too
full, I split it up to a binder of 1-5 and a
Re: [LegacyUG] Using the MRINS
Mary, Filing cabinets also work just fine. The binder aspect of this system is not critical. I actually use boxes as I rarely have to access the documents again after I've extracted all the information into my database. Granted I would prefer binders or filing cabinets if I had the physical space for them. The order of MRIN's in your database also doesn't matter. The point is simply to make a connection between your MRIN's and your source documents, be they paper or digital. Read Geoff's article regarding this system, and if you have the patience, there's my ramblings at http://www3.telus.net/Jgen/2006-10-20-mrin_digital_filing.shtml. There's also an abridged version at http://www3.telus.net/Jgen/2007-06-01-mrin_filing_revisited.shtml. To keep my numbers in order, I started by renumbering my parents at MRIN 1 and carried on from there, renumbering one couple at a time as I organized their source documents. I'm now using MRIN's 1 through 700 out a database of 10,000 people. The people you do not have source documents for just get pushed out of the way as you renumber the ones you do have documents for. Also, that way, if you're using pre-numbered tab dividers you don't have reams of un-used ones. I have been warned by Sherry at tech support that there can sometimes be bugs in the system that require renumbering your RIN's or MRIN's. This could be an unfortunate situation for anyone depending on the connection to the MRIN's. She's suggested an addition to 'Customize' that would do a one-click copy of all MRIN's into the User ID box on the Individual's screen. In the meantime it would be best to enter the MRIN's there yourself just in case if you decide to use this MRIN system. JLB Marilyn Brenk wrote: Hi Mary, I just use the 2" D ring binders. They work great for me. I have just under 1,000 people thusfar in my research. I have read online that people have many thousands of peopleso I am not sure how well it would work for such huge number of individuals.but for mine it's great. I have about 14 binders.and growing!!! I have been doing research for about 10 years and much of that time I spent 'fighting' to find a system that made sense to me. This one suits me just fine. I like having everything together. I also used the customize feature to show the MRIN on the individual's screen...along with birth, bap and death. That way, I didn't have to keep flipping to an index to find where information goes. I love how flexible Legacy can be!!!Hope this helps. Marilyn Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:14:24 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Using the MRINS To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com Marilyn, How big are your binders? 3”? 4” thick? I am just starting this process, and I’d like to avoid re-doing something a year from now. (I’m jumping in here without the benefit of previous exchanges as I just signed up for this listserve.) Do I understand that you use the Legacy MRINs regardless of the person’s relationship to the person numbered before or behind them? (This is my big obstacle, how to set this up.) Many thanks, neophyte but a quick learner. Mary From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Marilyn Brenk Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 10:04 PM To: legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Using the MRINS Hi Missy, I switched to the MRIN filing system about 8 months ago.and really like it. If you have say MRIN 1 through 10 in one binder and 11 to 19 in another binderwhen 1-10 get too full, I split it up to a binder of 1-5 and another binder of 6-10binder 11-19 stays the same. I have never found a reason to "switch" anything. It seems to work out OK. Hope this helps. Marilyn Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.10/1240 - Release Date: 1/23/2008 5:47 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.10/1240 - Release Date: 1/23/2008 5:47 PM Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp Connect and share i
RE: [LegacyUG] Using the MRINS
Hi Mary, I just use the 2" D ring binders. They work great for me. I have just under 1,000 people thusfar in my research. I have read online that people have many thousands of peopleso I am not sure how well it would work for such huge number of individuals.but for mine it's great. I have about 14 binders.and growing!!! I have been doing research for about 10 years and much of that time I spent 'fighting' to find a system that made sense to me. This one suits me just fine. I like having everything together. I also used the customize feature to show the MRIN on the individual's screen...along with birth, bap and death. That way, I didn't have to keep flipping to an index to find where information goes. I love how flexible Legacy can be!!!Hope this helps. Marilyn Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:14:24 -0500From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: RE: [LegacyUG] Using the MRINSTo: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com Marilyn, How big are your binders? 3”? 4” thick? I am just starting this process, and I’d like to avoid re-doing something a year from now. (I’m jumping in here without the benefit of previous exchanges as I just signed up for this listserve.) Do I understand that you use the Legacy MRINs regardless of the person’s relationship to the person numbered before or behind them? (This is my big obstacle, how to set this up.) Many thanks, neophyte but a quick learner. Mary From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marilyn BrenkSent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 10:04 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: RE: [LegacyUG] Using the MRINS Hi Missy, I switched to the MRIN filing system about 8 months ago.and really like it. If you have say MRIN 1 through 10 in one binder and 11 to 19 in another binderwhen 1-10 get too full, I split it up to a binder of 1-5 and another binder of 6-10binder 11-19 stays the same. I have never found a reason to "switch" anything. It seems to work out OK. Hope this helps. Marilyn Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.aspArchived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.aspTo unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.10/1240 - Release Date: 1/23/2008 5:47 PM No virus found in this outgoing message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.10/1240 - Release Date: 1/23/2008 5:47 PM Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.aspArchived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.aspTo unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp _ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008 Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
Re: [LegacyUG] Using the MRINS
Hi Marilyn After you absorb the useful ideas people have offered you might like to go to the Legacy web site and you will find a place that describes in detail this type of filing. I changed to it & (so far) it's good for me. Lecacy even has an on-line demonstration video which is comprehensive. HTH Tom E - Original Message - From: Mary Wilson To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2008 2:14 PM Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Using the MRINS Marilyn, How big are your binders? 3”? 4” thick? I am just starting this process, and I’d like to avoid re-doing something a year from now. (I’m jumping in here without the benefit of previous exchanges as I just signed up for this listserve.) Do I understand that you use the Legacy MRINs regardless of the person’s relationship to the person numbered before or behind them? (This is my big obstacle, how to set this up.) Many thanks, neophyte but a quick learner. Mary -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marilyn Brenk Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 10:04 PM To: legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Using the MRINS Hi Missy, I switched to the MRIN filing system about 8 months ago.and really like it. If you have say MRIN 1 through 10 in one binder and 11 to 19 in another binderwhen 1-10 get too full, I split it up to a binder of 1-5 and another binder of 6-10binder 11-19 stays the same. I have never found a reason to "switch" anything. It seems to work out OK. Hope this helps. Marilyn Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.10/1240 - Release Date: 1/23/2008 5:47 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.10/1240 - Release Date: 1/23/2008 5:47 PM Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 590 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
RE: [LegacyUG] Using the MRINS
Marilyn, How big are your binders? 3”? 4” thick? I am just starting this process, and I’d like to avoid re-doing something a year from now. (I’m jumping in here without the benefit of previous exchanges as I just signed up for this listserve.) Do I understand that you use the Legacy MRINs regardless of the person’s relationship to the person numbered before or behind them? (This is my big obstacle, how to set this up.) Many thanks, neophyte but a quick learner. Mary _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marilyn Brenk Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 10:04 PM To: legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Using the MRINS Hi Missy, I switched to the MRIN filing system about 8 months ago.and really like it. If you have say MRIN 1 through 10 in one binder and 11 to 19 in another binderwhen 1-10 get too full, I split it up to a binder of 1-5 and another binder of 6-10binder 11-19 stays the same. I have never found a reason to "switch" anything. It seems to work out OK. Hope this helps. Marilyn Legacy User Group guidelines: HYPERLINK "http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp"http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.c om/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: HYPERLINK "http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/"http://ww w.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: HYPERLINK "http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp"http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/He lp.asp To unsubscribe: HYPERLINK "http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp"http://www.LegacyFamilyTree .com/LegacyLists.asp No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.10/1240 - Release Date: 1/23/2008 5:47 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.10/1240 - Release Date: 1/23/2008 5:47 PM Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
RE: [LegacyUG] Using the MRINS
Hi Missy, I switched to the MRIN filing system about 8 months ago.and really like it. If you have say MRIN 1 through 10 in one binder and 11 to 19 in another binderwhen 1-10 get too full, I split it up to a binder of 1-5 and another binder of 6-10binder 11-19 stays the same. I have never found a reason to "switch" anything. It seems to work out OK. Hope this helps. Marilyn> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com> Subject: [LegacyUG] Using the MRINS> Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:40:57 -0500> > I realize this is a tad off topic but if you do use the filing system > recommended by Geoff R. and lets say you have 5 binders... When you find > more things on someone in the first binder how much trouble is it to shove > stuff from binder to binder to make room for the new stuff in the binders > that have the lower MRIN numbers?> > missy > > > > > Legacy User Group guidelines: > http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp> Archived messages: > http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/> Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp> To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp> > > _ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008 Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
RE: [LegacyUG] Using the MRINS
Missy, This didn't become an issue for me as I already had most of the documents for the key families and so just divided the binders up by what would fit in them - so some have 10 MRINS and later ones might have 20 MRINS. I am not sure how you could avoid having to move things. Another point - I gave up early worrying about RINs. I did re-order my MRINs, though. I did this as I worked through my families with documents, starting with my parents and then doing my father's male line, then female line and then began again with my mother. After that came the ones for son-in-law's families etc. About File IDs - if you use the system of numbering files as set out in http://www3.telus.net/Jgen/2006-10-20-mrin_digital_filing.shtml that is where you would put the file ID. Jennifer -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michele Lewis Sent: Thursday, 24 January 2008 4:41 AM To: Legacy E-Mail List Subject: [LegacyUG] Using the MRINS I realize this is a tad off topic but if you do use the filing system recommended by Geoff R. and lets say you have 5 binders... When you find more things on someone in the first binder how much trouble is it to shove stuff from binder to binder to make room for the new stuff in the binders that have the lower MRIN numbers? missy Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
