[LegacyUG] Do Over Question
Hello all I seem to work on my Genealogy every 3 years or so. Now, I "think" my life is such that I can stick to it now. I am doing the Genealogy Do Over in the modified version. I am not scraping all 3,000 plus records. I am doing it this time with better citations and research notes, etc. I am also keeping notes that I can piece into a cohesive account of how and why I did this, that or the other. It will make it easier for her to pick up where I left off someday. I am undecided as to how to most efficiently go about it. I have a copy of my original Legacy tree. Is there a way I can clear all the citations, sources, etc. without deleting the names & dates? Or, should I start with a totally naked file from absolute scratch? I would prefer not to start from scratch, but I will if I have to. All suggestions will be considered. *Naomi Lee SMITH* *Cartersville, GA.* AERNI, SUTTER, SMITH, GIFFORD, ZELUFF, WINGATE, BLACK, CARDER, RAWLS, MORRISON taphophilia, noun, from the Greek word taphos meaning grave; a love for funerals, graves, cemeteries www.LegacyFamilyTree.com -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com Archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/
Re: [LegacyUG] Do Over Question
I have found that starting with a clean slate is my best method. Entering some dates and places does not take much time. However, it forces me to check each one for correctness and sources. Dean Adams From: Naomi SMITH BLACKSent: Saturday, September 12, 2020 9:20 PMTo: Legacy User GroupSubject: [LegacyUG] Do Over Question Hello allI seem to work on my Genealogy every 3 years or so.Now, I "think" my life is such that I can stick to it now. I am doing the Genealogy Do Over in the modified version. I am not scraping all 3,000 plus records. I am doing it this time with better citations and research notes, etc.I am also keeping notes that I can piece into a cohesive account of how and why I did this, that or the other. It will make it easier for her to pick up where I left off someday. I am undecided as to how to most efficiently go about it.I have a copy of my original Legacy tree. Is there a way I can clear all the citations, sources, etc. without deleting the names & dates?Or, should I start with a totally naked file from absolute scratch?I would prefer not to start from scratch, but I will if I have to. All suggestions will be considered.Naomi Lee SMITHCartersville, GA.AERNI, SUTTER, SMITH, GIFFORD, ZELUFF, WINGATE, BLACK, CARDER, RAWLS, MORRISONtaphophilia, noun, from the Greek word taphos meaning grave; a love for funerals, graves, cemeterieswww.LegacyFamilyTree.com This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com Archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/
Re: [LegacyUG] Do Over Question
Naomi What you do really depends on the state of your current file. It may be easier and quicker to start a new file and make sure you source everything correctly as you go. If you have lots of entries that are already well entered and sourced, then it may be better to tag everyone and untag them after checking them thoroughly.Or tag people after checking them. If you have some good Master Sources and decide to start a new file, you can tag the good Master sources in your old file and import them into your new file. In the Master Source list in your new file, go to Options > Import Lists I haven't started a new file but every now and again I tag everyone using a poor Master source using Show List in the Master Source List and go through and update/replace that source. I do the same when the old source is a transcription and now the images are available. In this case I add a new source and leave the old source as it's still valid. If you stay with your old file, there is also the Search > Find > Missing Sources tab which can find which people have data but are missing sources. Be selective so you only get a list short enough and specific enough to work on. Again tag them and untag when checked. If you use tags, make sure on the Advanced Tagging screen you say what you are using each tag for. You ask about removing sources and leaving names and dates. You can remove Master Sources one by one. When you click on Delete in the Master Source list (under the Options button) you will be told that the highlighted source is being used. If you opt to see who is using it, you'll find a Delete anyway button. I prefer to use the old badly formatted source as a guide though as explained above. Cathy dgadam...@gmail.com <mailto:dgadam...@gmail.com> Sunday, 13 September 2020 11:47 AM I have found that starting with a clean slate is my best method. Entering some dates and places does not take much time. However, it forces me to check each one for correctness and sources. Dean Adams *From: *Naomi SMITH BLACK <mailto:naomismithgeneal...@gmail.com> *Sent: *Saturday, September 12, 2020 9:20 PM *To: *Legacy User Group <mailto:LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com> *Subject: *[LegacyUG] Do Over Question Hello all I seem to work on my Genealogy every 3 years or so. Now, I "think" my life is such that I can stick to it now. I am doing the Genealogy Do Over in the modified version. I am not scraping all 3,000 plus records. I am doing it this time with better citations and research notes, etc. I am also keeping notes that I can piece into a cohesive account of how and why I did this, that or the other. It will make it easier for her to pick up where I left off someday. I am undecided as to how to most efficiently go about it. I have a copy of my original Legacy tree. Is there a way I can clear all the citations, sources, etc. without deleting the names & dates? Or, should I start with a totally naked file from absolute scratch? I would prefer not to start from scratch, but I will if I have to. All suggestions will be considered. */ /**/Naomi Lee SMITH/* */Cartersville, GA./* AERNI, SUTTER, SMITH, GIFFORD, ZELUFF, WINGATE, BLACK, CARDER, RAWLS, MORRISON taphophilia, noun, from the Greek word taphos meaning grave; a love for funerals, graves, cemeteries www.LegacyFamilyTree.com <http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com> Avast logo <https://www.avast.com/antivirus> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/antivirus> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> Naomi SMITH BLACK <mailto:naomismithgeneal...@gmail.com> Sunday, 13 September 2020 9:19 AM Hello all I seem to work on my Genealogy every 3 years or so. Now, I "think" my life is such that I can stick to it now. I am doing the Genealogy Do Over in the modified version. I am not scraping all 3,000 plus records. I am doing it this time with better citations and research notes, etc. I am also keeping notes that I can piece into a cohesive account of how and why I did this, that or the other. It will make it easier for her to pick up where I left off someday. I am undecided as to how to most efficiently go about it. I have a copy of my original Legacy tree. Is there a way I can clear all the citations, sources, etc. without deleting the names & dates? Or, should I start with a totally naked file from absolute scratch? I would prefer not to start from scratch, but I will if I have to. All suggestions will be considered. /* Naomi Lee SMITH*/ /*Cartersville, GA.*/ AERNI, SUTTER, SMITH, GIFFORD, ZELUFF, WINGATE, BLACK, CARDER, RAWLS, MORRISON taphophilia, noun, from the Greek word taphos meaning grave; a love for funerals, graves, cemeteries www.LegacyFa
Re: [LegacyUG] Do Over Question
I would like to do the same thing as Naomi. I have over 300 people in my Legacy file that was created from an imported GEDCOM from Family Tree Maker. When I was using Family Tree Maker I didn't understand how to properly cite my sources. So I'd like to remove whatever sources and citations came from the imported GEDCOM file in Legacy without having to re-enter all those people and their dates. Suggestions are appreciated.Thanks,Robin McCarthy Original message From: Naomi SMITH BLACK Date: 9/12/20 6:19 PM (GMT-08:00) To: Legacy User Group Subject: [LegacyUG] Do Over Question Hello allI seem to work on my Genealogy every 3 years or so.Now, I "think" my life is such that I can stick to it now.I am doing the Genealogy Do Over in the modified version. I am not scraping all 3,000 plus records.I am doing it this time with better citations and research notes, etc.I am also keeping notes that I can piece into a cohesive account of how and why I did this, that or the other. It will make it easier for her to pick up where I left off someday.I am undecided as to how to most efficiently go about it.I have a copy of my original Legacy tree. Is there a way I can clear all the citations, sources, etc. without deleting the names & dates?Or, should I start with a totally naked file from absolute scratch?I would prefer not to start from scratch, but I will if I have to.All suggestions will be considered.Naomi Lee SMITHCartersville, GA.AERNI, SUTTER, SMITH, GIFFORD, ZELUFF, WINGATE, BLACK, CARDER, RAWLS, MORRISONtaphophilia, noun, from the Greek word taphos meaning grave; a love for funerals, graves, cemeterieswww.LegacyFamilyTree.com -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com Archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/
Re: [LegacyUG] Do Over Question
Robin, I tell you how in my response to Naomi. For 300 people doing this by first deleting all Master Sources is maybe the way to go but read my full reply. Cathy Robin McCarthy <mailto:rpubge...@cox.net> Sunday, 13 September 2020 2:17 PM I would like to do the same thing as Naomi. I have over 300 people in my Legacy file that was created from an imported GEDCOM from Family Tree Maker. When I was using Family Tree Maker I didn't understand how to properly cite my sources. So I'd like to remove whatever sources and citations came from the imported GEDCOM file in Legacy without having to re-enter all those people and their dates. Suggestions are appreciated. Thanks, Robin McCarthy Original message From: Naomi SMITH BLACK Date: 9/12/20 6:19 PM (GMT-08:00) To: Legacy User Group Subject: [LegacyUG] Do Over Question Hello all I seem to work on my Genealogy every 3 years or so. Now, I "think" my life is such that I can stick to it now. I am doing the Genealogy Do Over in the modified version. I am not scraping all 3,000 plus records. I am doing it this time with better citations and research notes, etc. I am also keeping notes that I can piece into a cohesive account of how and why I did this, that or the other. It will make it easier for her to pick up where I left off someday. I am undecided as to how to most efficiently go about it. I have a copy of my original Legacy tree. Is there a way I can clear all the citations, sources, etc. without deleting the names & dates? Or, should I start with a totally naked file from absolute scratch? I would prefer not to start from scratch, but I will if I have to. All suggestions will be considered. /* Naomi Lee SMITH*/ /*Cartersville, GA.*/ AERNI, SUTTER, SMITH, GIFFORD, ZELUFF, WINGATE, BLACK, CARDER, RAWLS, MORRISON taphophilia, noun, from the Greek word taphos meaning grave; a love for funerals, graves, cemeteries www.LegacyFamilyTree.com <http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com> Naomi SMITH BLACK <mailto:naomismithgeneal...@gmail.com> Sunday, 13 September 2020 9:19 AM Hello all I seem to work on my Genealogy every 3 years or so. Now, I "think" my life is such that I can stick to it now. I am doing the Genealogy Do Over in the modified version. I am not scraping all 3,000 plus records. I am doing it this time with better citations and research notes, etc. I am also keeping notes that I can piece into a cohesive account of how and why I did this, that or the other. It will make it easier for her to pick up where I left off someday. I am undecided as to how to most efficiently go about it. I have a copy of my original Legacy tree. Is there a way I can clear all the citations, sources, etc. without deleting the names & dates? Or, should I start with a totally naked file from absolute scratch? I would prefer not to start from scratch, but I will if I have to. All suggestions will be considered. /* Naomi Lee SMITH*/ /*Cartersville, GA.*/ AERNI, SUTTER, SMITH, GIFFORD, ZELUFF, WINGATE, BLACK, CARDER, RAWLS, MORRISON taphophilia, noun, from the Greek word taphos meaning grave; a love for funerals, graves, cemeteries www.LegacyFamilyTree.com <http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com> -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com Archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/
Re: [LegacyUG] Do Over Question
On 13/09/2020 07:17, Robin McCarthy wrote: I would like to do the same thing as Naomi. I have over 300 people in my Legacy file that was created from an imported GEDCOM from Family Tree Maker. When I was using Family Tree Maker I didn't understand how to properly cite my sources. So I'd like to remove whatever sources and citations came from the imported GEDCOM file in Legacy without having to re-enter all those people and their dates. Suggestions are appreciated. I agree with everything Cathy said in an earlier post. I would not immediately remove all your existing citations, though. I would look at each one and see it says. If it records that someone found some information on an Ancestry Member's Tree, then you will probably want to to look for other, more reliable Sources for that piece of information. If it says it same from a particular Parish Record you will want to look to see if those records are available online so you can download the image. And so on. You will certainly want to re-source all your records, but having the old Sources will save time by giving you a starting point. Use Tagging, as Cathy suggests, so you can work on a small area or one "problem" at a time and you won't feel daunted and will get a good sense of achievement as you go along. -- Jenny M Benson - http://jennygenes.blogspot.co.uk/ Wrexham, UK -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com Archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/
Re: [LegacyUG] Do Over Question
Great info - I too need to do a complete overhaul & the tag feature will be a great help in keeping tabs on progress. Is there a way to tag ALL marriages in the family file in the same way as you can for individuals (all in one go)? Thanks Andre -- Original Message -- From: "Cathy Pinner" To: "Legacy User Group" Sent: 12-Sep-20 22:00:41 Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Do Over Question Naomi What you do really depends on the state of your current file. It may be easier and quicker to start a new file and make sure you source everything correctly as you go. If you have lots of entries that are already well entered and sourced, then it may be better to tag everyone and untag them after checking them thoroughly.Or tag people after checking them. If you have some good Master Sources and decide to start a new file, you can tag the good Master sources in your old file and import them into your new file. In the Master Source list in your new file, go to Options > Import Lists I haven't started a new file but every now and again I tag everyone using a poor Master source using Show List in the Master Source List and go through and update/replace that source. I do the same when the old source is a transcription and now the images are available. In this case I add a new source and leave the old source as it's still valid. If you stay with your old file, there is also the Search > Find > Missing Sources tab which can find which people have data but are missing sources. Be selective so you only get a list short enough and specific enough to work on. Again tag them and untag when checked. If you use tags, make sure on the Advanced Tagging screen you say what you are using each tag for. You ask about removing sources and leaving names and dates. You can remove Master Sources one by one. When you click on Delete in the Master Source list (under the Options button) you will be told that the highlighted source is being used. If you opt to see who is using it, you'll find a Delete anyway button. I prefer to use the old badly formatted source as a guide though as explained above. Cathy dgadam...@gmail.com <mailto:dgadam...@gmail.com> Sunday, 13 September 2020 11:47 AM I have found that starting with a clean slate is my best method. Entering some dates and places does not take much time. However, it forces me to check each one for correctness and sources. Dean Adams *From: *Naomi SMITH BLACK <mailto:naomismithgeneal...@gmail.com> *Sent: *Saturday, September 12, 2020 9:20 PM *To: *Legacy User Group <mailto:LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com> *Subject: *[LegacyUG] Do Over Question Hello all I seem to work on my Genealogy every 3 years or so. Now, I "think" my life is such that I can stick to it now. I am doing the Genealogy Do Over in the modified version. I am not scraping all 3,000 plus records. I am doing it this time with better citations and research notes, etc. I am also keeping notes that I can piece into a cohesive account of how and why I did this, that or the other. It will make it easier for her to pick up where I left off someday. I am undecided as to how to most efficiently go about it. I have a copy of my original Legacy tree. Is there a way I can clear all the citations, sources, etc. without deleting the names & dates? Or, should I start with a totally naked file from absolute scratch? I would prefer not to start from scratch, but I will if I have to. All suggestions will be considered. */ /**/Naomi Lee SMITH/* */Cartersville, GA./* AERNI, SUTTER, SMITH, GIFFORD, ZELUFF, WINGATE, BLACK, CARDER, RAWLS, MORRISON taphophilia, noun, from the Greek word taphos meaning grave; a love for funerals, graves, cemeteries http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com <http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com> Avast logo <https://www.avast.com/antivirus> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/antivirus> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> Naomi SMITH BLACK <mailto:naomismithgeneal...@gmail.com> Sunday, 13 September 2020 9:19 AM Hello all I seem to work on my Genealogy every 3 years or so. Now, I "think" my life is such that I can stick to it now. I am doing the Genealogy Do Over in the modified version. I am not scraping all 3,000 plus records. I am doing it this time with better citations and research notes, etc. I am also keeping notes that I can piece into a cohesive account of how and why I did this, that or the other. It will make it easier for her to pick up where I left off someday. I am undecided as to how to most efficiently go about it. I have a copy of my original Legacy tree. Is there a way I can clear all the citations, sources, etc. without deleting the names & dates? Or, shoul
