Hello everyone… There have been some changes this year in your status on MyFamily.com – you have been all given User Rights which will allow you to post photos, gedcoms, and documents. I encourage you to do so. I would ask that you review the File Formats and File Name Standards and Options below. I would encourage you to go back and take a look at the MyFamily site if you have not been there for a while. If you have not logged on recently (as of 2/1/07) I have issued a re-invitation. If you have not logged into the site by 12/15/07 – I will remove you. Please take the opportunity to take a look around. Also, the MyFamily sites are in the process of "remodeling" which essentially means that the site will be undergoing some changes soon. I will do some research and let you know what is going on soon. Carmen Assistant Research Director - JFMF www.penningtonresearch.org PRA Family Group 7 Leader http://pragroup7.genheirlooms.com  The PRA would like to encourage more participation from its members on the myfamily.com site and have voted to grant "User Rights" to all members.  This will allow members to post their own gedcoms, family photos, documents or anything else of genealogical nature that would be of value to their fellow group member.  If you have any questions regarding the posting of any type of material, please feel free to contact Carmen Johnson at carmenmjo@cableone.net • Users cannot change family files other than the ones that they own. They still need to go through their group leaders.  If they are not getting the results that they need, then they are to contact Carmen Johnson or Gene Pennington. • Only items of a genealogical nature may be posted.  Nothing should be posted concerning a living person or a person who was alive after 1925. • All items posted on must use the format that has been discussed including Group #, descriptive name.  This format is listed on the MyFamily site under the Files section, under the Site Use category.  The current file was posted by Gene Pennington on July 7, 2004 and is titled File Formats and File Name Standards. • If any files or items are posted that don’t meet the standards posted, and then those items will be removed. • All family files posted in either pdf, rtf, or gedcom format and should include sourced information. • Exchange of ideas, comments, and new information is encouraged; however any “flaming” activity of a negative nature will be deleted.  If the member posts such a comment that can be a basis to remove access to the website or changing their status back to guest. • All users who would like to have their status changed, must read the File Formats and Standards and agree to the previous provisions. File Formats and File Name Standards and Options   Purpose:   To be able to find files and to use the new website at MyFamily.com, we will use specific file formats and file name patterns.   By using these "standards" we will be consistent with file names and use when we upload files to the new website.  This will help everybody who uses the new site.   Procedures:   Genealogy data files use the latest standard gedcom file formats (5.2).  We have added gedcom files for each Family Group that we have data for in the JFMF AND a master gedcom file based on everybody in the JFMF.  We used this file naming format:  Group Number – Progenitor’s Name.  We suppressed personal information (dates/locations) on all living persons in the JFMF master gedcom file. It is important that we all use the same standards so when you create either a gedcom file or a family history report to upload to the Family Trees or to the File Cabinet sections of this website, use these options:   1.  Name each gedcom file using this format:  Group Number – Progenitor’s Name.  If the Group number is unknown, then use "Unknown Group".  The progenitor is the oldest Pennington in YOUR personal gedcom file for YOUR family history – NOT the Group progenitor.  Here are some examples:   1. Group 7 – Benajah Pennington 2. Group 30 – Andrew Pennington 3. Unknown Group – William Pennington · Select the people to be included in each gedcom file using "general" option and be sure to export all notes and sources. · Select the option to preserve word wrapping in the notes. · Select the specific person (progenitor), his family (as a parent with a specific spouse/s) and his direct descendants.  Be sure NOT to include the progenitor’s parents, if that is an option.  Also, if there are multiple spouses, be sure they are included in the gedcom file.  Depending on your genealogy software program, you may have to create a separate gedcom file for EACH spouse so we get all the descendants and their spouses, unless the genealogy software program does this at the time the file is created.  · Select his/her descendants select all direct descendants and their spouses.   · Select 50 generations hoping this will give us the most useful information. · If your genealogy software program allows it, be sure to select the option to suppress (not include) personal information on living person.  This option may NOT be available in some genealogy software programs.  Our policy allows us to accept information on living persons IF the submitter so chooses.  The restriction is on our publication of that information to the PUBLIC.  This restriction does NOT apply to PRA members.  Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information. 2.  Genealogy family reports must be EITHER Rich Text Format (rtf) OR Adobe Acrobat Format (pdf).  We prefer the pdf file format because this makes the report readable by any computer.  IF a person does not have the ability to create a file in pdf, use one of these options: · You can send it to one the Research Director and/or one of the Assistant Research Directors and/or to another Group Leader who have Adobe Acrobat. · You may upload your file for free to the Adobe website where they will convert a file for free (5 per year) · You can upload the file to the "Holding" folder (category) in the File Cabinet section of the MyFamily.com website.  If you use this option, be sure to let one of the MyFamily.com website Administrators know you have placed a file there for conversion to pdf so it can be downloaded and converted to pdf. 3.  When you create the family reports, use the same options for naming gedcom files.  Follow these options:   If a genealogy software program is used to create the family report, be sure to select "descendant style" from the reports options.  There are more detailed explanations on the PRA's website on the submissions page at http://www.penningtonresearch.org/resources/submit.htm .  Select the people to be included in each family report file using "general" option and be sure to include all notes and sources AND the Index (this is usually available in most genealogy software programs when you export the report in rtf or doc format).   Select the specific person (progenitor), his family (as a parent with a specific spouse) and his direct descendants   Select his/her descendants, select all direct descendants and their spouses   Selected 50 generations hoping this will give us the most useful information.   If your genealogy software program allows it, be sure to select the option to suppress (not include) personal information on living person.  

Carmen do we have to have password and user name to get in??? Barbara Hall Carlile ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carmen Johnson" <carmenmjo@cableone.net> To: <pra@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 1:03 AM Subject: [PRA] My Family Changes Hello everyone. There have been some changes this year in your status on MyFamily.com - you have been all given User Rights which will allow you to post photos, gedcoms, and documents. I encourage you to do so. I would ask that you review the File Formats and File Name Standards and Options below. I would encourage you to go back and take a look at the MyFamily site if you have not been there for a while. If you have not logged on recently (as of 2/1/07) I have issued a re-invitation. If you have not logged into the site by 12/15/07 - I will remove you. Please take the opportunity to take a look around. Also, the MyFamily sites are in the process of "remodeling" which essentially means that the site will be undergoing some changes soon. I will do some research and let you know what is going on soon. Carmen Assistant Research Director - JFMF www.penningtonresearch.org PRA Family Group 7 Leader http://pragroup7.genheirlooms.com The PRA would like to encourage more participation from its members on the myfamily.com site and have voted to grant "User Rights" to all members. This will allow members to post their own gedcoms, family photos, documents or anything else of genealogical nature that would be of value to their fellow group member. If you have any questions regarding the posting of any type of material, please feel free to contact Carmen Johnson at carmenmjo@cableone.net . Users cannot change family files other than the ones that they own. They still need to go through their group leaders. If they are not getting the results that they need, then they are to contact Carmen Johnson or Gene Pennington. . Only items of a genealogical nature may be posted. Nothing should be posted concerning a living person or a person who was alive after 1925. . All items posted on must use the format that has been discussed including Group #, descriptive name. This format is listed on the MyFamily site under the Files section, under the Site Use category. The current file was posted by Gene Pennington on July 7, 2004 and is titled File Formats and File Name Standards. . If any files or items are posted that don't meet the standards posted, and then those items will be removed. . All family files posted in either pdf, rtf, or gedcom format and should include sourced information. . Exchange of ideas, comments, and new information is encouraged; however any "flaming" activity of a negative nature will be deleted. If the member posts such a comment that can be a basis to remove access to the website or changing their status back to guest. . All users who would like to have their status changed, must read the File Formats and Standards and agree to the previous provisions. File Formats and File Name Standards and Options Purpose: To be able to find files and to use the new website at MyFamily.com, we will use specific file formats and file name patterns. By using these "standards" we will be consistent with file names and use when we upload files to the new website. This will help everybody who uses the new site. Procedures: Genealogy data files use the latest standard gedcom file formats (5.2). We have added gedcom files for each Family Group that we have data for in the JFMF AND a master gedcom file based on everybody in the JFMF. We used this file naming format: Group Number - Progenitor's Name. We suppressed personal information (dates/locations) on all living persons in the JFMF master gedcom file. It is important that we all use the same standards so when you create either a gedcom file or a family history report to upload to the Family Trees or to the File Cabinet sections of this website, use these options: 1. Name each gedcom file using this format: Group Number - Progenitor's Name. If the Group number is unknown, then use "Unknown Group". The progenitor is the oldest Pennington in YOUR personal gedcom file for YOUR family history - NOT the Group progenitor. Here are some examples: 1. Group 7 - Benajah Pennington 2. Group 30 - Andrew Pennington 3. Unknown Group - William Pennington · Select the people to be included in each gedcom file using "general" option and be sure to export all notes and sources. · Select the option to preserve word wrapping in the notes. · Select the specific person (progenitor), his family (as a parent with a specific spouse/s) and his direct descendants. Be sure NOT to include the progenitor's parents, if that is an option. Also, if there are multiple spouses, be sure they are included in the gedcom file. Depending on your genealogy software program, you may have to create a separate gedcom file for EACH spouse so we get all the descendants and their spouses, unless the genealogy software program does this at the time the file is created. · Select his/her descendants select all direct descendants and their spouses. · Select 50 generations hoping this will give us the most useful information. · If your genealogy software program allows it, be sure to select the option to suppress (not include) personal information on living person. This option may NOT be available in some genealogy software programs. Our policy allows us to accept information on living persons IF the submitter so chooses. The restriction is on our publication of that information to the PUBLIC. This restriction does NOT apply to PRA members. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information. 2. Genealogy family reports must be EITHER Rich Text Format (rtf) OR Adobe Acrobat Format (pdf). We prefer the pdf file format because this makes the report readable by any computer. IF a person does not have the ability to create a file in pdf, use one of these options: · You can send it to one the Research Director and/or one of the Assistant Research Directors and/or to another Group Leader who have Adobe Acrobat. · You may upload your file for free to the Adobe website where they will convert a file for free (5 per year) · You can upload the file to the "Holding" folder (category) in the File Cabinet section of the MyFamily.com website. If you use this option, be sure to let one of the MyFamily.com website Administrators know you have placed a file there for conversion to pdf so it can be downloaded and converted to pdf. 3. When you create the family reports, use the same options for naming gedcom files. Follow these options: If a genealogy software program is used to create the family report, be sure to select "descendant style" from the reports options. There are more detailed explanations on the PRA's website on the submissions page at http://www.penningtonresearch.org/resources/submit.htm . Select the people to be included in each family report file using "general" option and be sure to include all notes and sources AND the Index (this is usually available in most genealogy software programs when you export the report in rtf or doc format). Select the specific person (progenitor), his family (as a parent with a specific spouse) and his direct descendants Select his/her descendants, select all direct descendants and their spouses Selected 50 generations hoping this will give us the most useful information. If your genealogy software program allows it, be sure to select the option to suppress (not include) personal information on living person. *************************************** To post a message to the list send your message to --> PRA@rootsweb.com ************************************** For more information about the PRA including our DNA Study, visit us at http://www.penningtonresearch.org ************************************** Learn what's new at the PRA by going to http://www.penningtonresearch.org and click on the "News" link on the left side of the page. *************************************** Visit the PRA Blog at --> http://praresearch.blogspot.com. The RSS Site feed is --> http://praresearch.blogspot.com/atom.xml. *************************************** To search/view the PRA Archives, to to --> http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=pra *************************************** ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PRA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Barbara, If you are a current member of the PRA - then you can join. I don't have my list in front of me...are you a current member? Carmen -----Original Message----- From: pra-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:pra-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Barbara Carlile Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 11:00 AM To: pra@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PRA] My Family Changes Carmen do we have to have password and user name to get in??? Barbara Hall Carlile ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carmen Johnson" <carmenmjo@cableone.net> To: <pra@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 1:03 AM Subject: [PRA] My Family Changes Hello everyone. There have been some changes this year in your status on MyFamily.com - you have been all given User Rights which will allow you to post photos, gedcoms, and documents. I encourage you to do so. I would ask that you review the File Formats and File Name Standards and Options below. I would encourage you to go back and take a look at the MyFamily site if you have not been there for a while. If you have not logged on recently (as of 2/1/07) I have issued a re-invitation. If you have not logged into the site by 12/15/07 - I will remove you. Please take the opportunity to take a look around. Also, the MyFamily sites are in the process of "remodeling" which essentially means that the site will be undergoing some changes soon. I will do some research and let you know what is going on soon. Carmen Assistant Research Director - JFMF www.penningtonresearch.org PRA Family Group 7 Leader http://pragroup7.genheirlooms.com The PRA would like to encourage more participation from its members on the myfamily.com site and have voted to grant "User Rights" to all members. This will allow members to post their own gedcoms, family photos, documents or anything else of genealogical nature that would be of value to their fellow group member. If you have any questions regarding the posting of any type of material, please feel free to contact Carmen Johnson at carmenmjo@cableone.net . Users cannot change family files other than the ones that they own. They still need to go through their group leaders. If they are not getting the results that they need, then they are to contact Carmen Johnson or Gene Pennington. . Only items of a genealogical nature may be posted. Nothing should be posted concerning a living person or a person who was alive after 1925. . All items posted on must use the format that has been discussed including Group #, descriptive name. This format is listed on the MyFamily site under the Files section, under the Site Use category. The current file was posted by Gene Pennington on July 7, 2004 and is titled File Formats and File Name Standards. . If any files or items are posted that don't meet the standards posted, and then those items will be removed. . All family files posted in either pdf, rtf, or gedcom format and should include sourced information. . Exchange of ideas, comments, and new information is encouraged; however any "flaming" activity of a negative nature will be deleted. If the member posts such a comment that can be a basis to remove access to the website or changing their status back to guest. . All users who would like to have their status changed, must read the File Formats and Standards and agree to the previous provisions. File Formats and File Name Standards and Options Purpose: To be able to find files and to use the new website at MyFamily.com, we will use specific file formats and file name patterns. By using these "standards" we will be consistent with file names and use when we upload files to the new website. This will help everybody who uses the new site. Procedures: Genealogy data files use the latest standard gedcom file formats (5.2). We have added gedcom files for each Family Group that we have data for in the JFMF AND a master gedcom file based on everybody in the JFMF. We used this file naming format: Group Number - Progenitor's Name. We suppressed personal information (dates/locations) on all living persons in the JFMF master gedcom file. It is important that we all use the same standards so when you create either a gedcom file or a family history report to upload to the Family Trees or to the File Cabinet sections of this website, use these options: 1. Name each gedcom file using this format: Group Number - Progenitor's Name. If the Group number is unknown, then use "Unknown Group". The progenitor is the oldest Pennington in YOUR personal gedcom file for YOUR family history - NOT the Group progenitor. Here are some examples: 1. Group 7 - Benajah Pennington 2. Group 30 - Andrew Pennington 3. Unknown Group - William Pennington . Select the people to be included in each gedcom file using "general" option and be sure to export all notes and sources. . Select the option to preserve word wrapping in the notes. . Select the specific person (progenitor), his family (as a parent with a specific spouse/s) and his direct descendants. Be sure NOT to include the progenitor's parents, if that is an option. Also, if there are multiple spouses, be sure they are included in the gedcom file. Depending on your genealogy software program, you may have to create a separate gedcom file for EACH spouse so we get all the descendants and their spouses, unless the genealogy software program does this at the time the file is created. . Select his/her descendants select all direct descendants and their spouses. . Select 50 generations hoping this will give us the most useful information. . If your genealogy software program allows it, be sure to select the option to suppress (not include) personal information on living person. This option may NOT be available in some genealogy software programs. Our policy allows us to accept information on living persons IF the submitter so chooses. The restriction is on our publication of that information to the PUBLIC. This restriction does NOT apply to PRA members. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information. 2. Genealogy family reports must be EITHER Rich Text Format (rtf) OR Adobe Acrobat Format (pdf). We prefer the pdf file format because this makes the report readable by any computer. IF a person does not have the ability to create a file in pdf, use one of these options: . You can send it to one the Research Director and/or one of the Assistant Research Directors and/or to another Group Leader who have Adobe Acrobat. . You may upload your file for free to the Adobe website where they will convert a file for free (5 per year) . You can upload the file to the "Holding" folder (category) in the File Cabinet section of the MyFamily.com website. If you use this option, be sure to let one of the MyFamily.com website Administrators know you have placed a file there for conversion to pdf so it can be downloaded and converted to pdf. 3. When you create the family reports, use the same options for naming gedcom files. Follow these options: If a genealogy software program is used to create the family report, be sure to select "descendant style" from the reports options. There are more detailed explanations on the PRA's website on the submissions page at http://www.penningtonresearch.org/resources/submit.htm . Select the people to be included in each family report file using "general" option and be sure to include all notes and sources AND the Index (this is usually available in most genealogy software programs when you export the report in rtf or doc format). Select the specific person (progenitor), his family (as a parent with a specific spouse) and his direct descendants Select his/her descendants, select all direct descendants and their spouses Selected 50 generations hoping this will give us the most useful information. If your genealogy software program allows it, be sure to select the option to suppress (not include) personal information on living person. *************************************** To post a message to the list send your message to --> PRA@rootsweb.com ************************************** For more information about the PRA including our DNA Study, visit us at http://www.penningtonresearch.org ************************************** Learn what's new at the PRA by going to http://www.penningtonresearch.org and click on the "News" link on the left side of the page. *************************************** Visit the PRA Blog at --> http://praresearch.blogspot.com. The RSS Site feed is --> http://praresearch.blogspot.com/atom.xml. *************************************** To search/view the PRA Archives, to to --> http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=pra *************************************** ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PRA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message *************************************** To post a message to the list send your message to --> PRA@rootsweb.com ************************************** For more information about the PRA including our DNA Study, visit us at http://www.penningtonresearch.org ************************************** Learn what's new at the PRA by going to http://www.penningtonresearch.org and click on the "News" link on the left side of the page. *************************************** Visit the PRA Blog at --> http://praresearch.blogspot.com. The RSS Site feed is --> http://praresearch.blogspot.com/atom.xml. *************************************** To search/view the PRA Archives, to to --> http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=pra *************************************** ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PRA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message