| Fieldname | Type(Size) | Description | Example |
|---|
| FAM_ID | Numeric |
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Family ID is a predictable numeric value that provides built-in intelligence
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ID is assigned based on binary ancestory branches see FamilyTree_Number_Scheme.jpg
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Can be visually mapped see FAMILY_TREE_desc.SVG
- Provides base value to construct Individual ID
| 103 |
| SURNAME | C( 51) |
Family Surname (Last Name)
| Gaffey |
| FATHER_ID | C( 12) |
IND_ID of the Father
| 1.30 |
| FATHER | C( 52) |
GIVEN Name of the Father
| John Gaffey |
| MOTHER_ID | C( 12) |
IND_ID of the Mother
| 103.01 |
| MOTHER | C( 52) |
GIVEN Name of the Mother
| Ludmila Leytman |
| WED_DATE | Date |
Date Father and Mother married
| 11/19/1988 |
| CITY | C( 30) |
This can serve as storage for gedcom Wedding Place information
| Rome, NY |
| PHOTO | C(100) |
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File name of parent couple picture
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Father-Mother together image file
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could be Wedding Picture, Current Picture, or other
Naming Convention to tie photo to family
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Use combination of Family ID and Surname to name the photo
- for example
- Gaffey_103_couple.jpg
- Gaffey_103_wedding.jpg
- Gaffey_103_19881118.jpg
- (includes date stamp YYYYMMDD of when photo taken)
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All Family Tree image files should have either a
- Family ID (FAM ID) or
- Individual ID (IND ID)
- embedded in the filename
- to provide reference control and support access
see Family_Member-PickLists.htm List of Existing Files
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Gaffey_103_wedding.jpg |
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