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Here an overview of the predefined [[events]] {{languages|Events in GRAMPS are given, with their meaning. Gramps}}

== ;Events and event types==[[Events]] form a core concept in genealogical research. It is important therefore that the terminology and usage is consistent and well defined, so as to allow for optimal communication, translation and portability.

In GRAMPS you define an event as belonging to '''Events''' form a [[GRAMPS_Glossary#E|event type]]core concept in genealogical research. This It is useful as it allows important therefore that the grouping of events under a common denominatorterminology and usage is consistent and well defined, the event type. When creating an eventso as to allow for optimal communication, you must first select the event type. This can be any of the predefined events, or you can create a custom event just by typing a nametranslation and portability.

Defining too many An "event types can be problematic" is an umbrella term, and is used loosely to denote a fact about an individual, an event proper that occurs in many cases it might be better practice to group events under the same his or her life, or an attribute. As examples, every individual has a birth event type, and instead use eventually a death event. Children being born to the description field to add individual would also be events. Being childless however is an extra nuanceattribute or fact about that individual.

Generally setting an event for an individual allows you to to enter a data set, including the date, description, associated place, etc, in a structured way.  In Gramps you define an event as belonging to a [[Gramps_Glossary#E|event type]]. This is useful as it allows the grouping of events under a common denominator, the event type. When creating an event, you must first select the event type. This can be any of the predefined events, or you can create a [[Custom_Event_Types|custom event]] just by typing a name.  The pre-defined events provide most of what you need. For the sake of frivolity however, let us imagine that great uncle George was a lothario, and proud of it, and insisted that you recorded details of his numerous conquests in exchange for some vital genealogy documents that you need. You could then define an event type "affairs", and then in his individual record enter one such event for each affair, entering the date, place, details, etc for each. You then end up with a list of all his affairs listed chronologically.  Frivolity apart however, defining too many event types can be problematic, and in many cases it might be better practice to group events under the same event type, and instead use the description field to add an extra nuance. Let us first provide an overview of the predefined events types available in GRAMPSGramps, and then later mention event types that are not in that list. == Event types available in Gramps==[[File:EditEvent-dialog-example-50.png|thumb|right|400px|Fig. {{#var:chapter}}.{{#vardefineecho:figure|{{#expr:{{#var:figure}}+1}}}} Edit Event - dialog - example]]The use of most event types is self explanatory, and the best way to familiarize yourself with them is simply to set to and dabble with the [[Gramps_{{man version}}_Wiki_Manual_-_Entering_and_editing_data:_detailed_-_part_2#Editing_information_about_events|Event Editor]]! However, some events need more careful exploration as they introduce concepts that are not obvious at first. ==Life Events==

This type if is for events related to childhood adoption. Typically the event is added to the person individual being adopted, with this person playing the primary role. AdministersAdministrators, civil servants and the parents can be added to the event with other different [[Gramps_Glossary#E|event roles]]  The adoption event can be added for the process of adoption (which can take several months), but also as a placeholder for an adoption certificate that you have as a source.  On adding the person to the family he is adopted into, one should also set his relationship with his adoptive parents to ''event rolesadopted'' . This doubles the event information somewhat, but is used in some reports.

===[[Baptise_record|Baptism]]===The adoption event can be added for the process of adoption baptism (which can take several monthsnot LDS), but also for the placeholder of a adoption certificate you found as a source. performed in infancy or later

On adding the person to the family he is adopted ===[[Birth_certificate|Birth]]===The event of entering into, one should also set the relationship to the parents to ''adopted''. This doubles the event information somewhat but is used for some reports.life

Disposal of the remains of a person's body by fire ===[[Death_certificate|Death]]===The event when mortal life terminates ===Stillborn===The non-Live Birth or Deathat Birth event {{new|5.2.0}} ==Family== ===DegreeAlternate Marriage===A relationship such as Cohabitation, Common Law Marriages, Civil Unions, Domestic Partnerships. ===[[Indicate_a_divorce|Divorce]]===An event of dissolving a marriage through civil action 

An event of an official public notice given that two people intend to marry ===Annulment===Declaring a marriage void from the beginning (never existed) ==Academic== ===Degree=== ===Education===Indicator of a level of education attained ===Graduation===An event of awarding educational diplomas or degrees to individuals ==Legal== ===Probate===An event of judicial determination of the validity of a will. May indicate several related court activities over several dates ===Will===A legal document treated as an event, by which a person disposes of his or her estate, to take effect after death. The event date is the date the will was signed while the person was alive ==Religious== ===Adult Christening===The religious event (not LDS) of baptizing and/or naming an adult person ===Bas Mitzvah===The ceremonial 'coming of age' event held when a Jewish girl reaches age 13, also known as "Bat Mitzvah" ===Bar Mitzvah===The ceremonial 'coming of age' event held when a Jewish boy reaches age 13 ===Medical InformationBlessing===A religious event of bestowing divine care or intercession. Sometimes given in connection with a naming ceremony ===Military Service[[Baptise_record|Christening]]===The act of baptizing and/or naming a child ===Confirmation===Confirmation is a religious sacrament, ritual or rite of passage practiced by several Christian denominations and Reform Judaism. The term is intended to reflect a strengthening or deepening of one's relationship with God and church. ===First Communion===A religious rite, the first act of sharing in the Lord's supper as part of church worship ===Religion===A religious denomination to which a person is affiliated or for which a record applies ==Residence== ===[[Census]]===The event of the periodic count of the population for a designated locality, such as a national or state Census ===Property===Pertaining to possessions such as real estate or other property of interest ===[[Why_residence_event_and_not_Address%3F|Residence]]===The act of dwelling at an address for a period of time ==Travel== 

An event of exiting an occupational relationship with an employer after a qualifying time period ==Custom=Will= See [[Custom Event Types]] for some event types that are currently used by some users. ==Fallback Events== Gramps uses a number of Fallback events in lists and views when one of the main life events is missing. As an example, a person's Baptism event may be known but not the Birth event. In the lists and views if there is no Birth event, the date of the Baptism is used where the birth date would normally be displayed. When these dates are used, the date will be displayed in italics. The Fallback events are: ;Birth: ''Baptism'', ''Christening'' or ''Stillborn''  ;Death: ''Burial'', ''Cremation'', ''Cause of Death'' or ''Stillborn''  ;Marriage: ''Engagement'' or ''Alternate Marriage'' ;Divorce: ''Annulment'' or ''Divorce Filing'' ''Stillborn'' as a Fallback added as an option in Gramps 5.2. The single event becomes a Fallback for both ''Birth'' and ''Death'' == Event types not available in Gramps =====[[Draft_lottery|Draft lottery]]===The Draft Lottery was a practice in general use, used to select who should have to undertake military service. Before the advent of a permanent professional army, it was not feasible to train all young boys, so some selection process was needed to determine who would or would not be drafted. So as to make this a fair process, it was common practice to organise a lottery, into which all boys of certain age had to be entered. The documents pertaining to these lotteries form an useful source of genealogical information, as all boys of a certain age were required to participate.  This event type should be used for all the events/attributes relating to a Draft Lottery, for example: a) the lottery itself. This is associated with a place, and a specific date. b) legal documents relating to the lottery. Boys from rich families who were selected to join the army by the lottery process frequently paid commoners to take their place. Legal contracts were drafted for this.  c) desertion documents concerning the lottery. Many selected individuals emigrated abroad so as to avoid their draft, with the consequence that they were recorded as deserters in their home country. In genealogical research this event can prove very difficult to trace, as deserters often changed their name to evade detection. == Events and Facts ==  [https://wiki.phpgedview.net/en/index.php?title=Facts_and_Events PhpGedView] lists the naming conventions in GEDCOM standard between : '''Events''' and '''Facts'''. That overview notes an (occasionally blurred) distinction that Events are given additional context with a date or place, Facts do not need that context.

== Event types not available in GRAMPS =====Draft lottery==See also=Draft lottery was a general practise to determine who should do military service. Before the advent * [[Gramps Glossary]] - overview of a professional army, it was not feasible to train all young boys, so a selection was needed: who should join the force and who should not. To make this fair, a lottery was generally organised to which all boys of certain age had to participate. The documents of these lotteries form an interesting source of genealogical information, as all boys where required to participate. terms that appear in Gramps

This event type should be used for all events surrounding the draft lottery[[Category:Gramps terminology]]* the lottery itself. This happened in a place on a specific date.[[Category:Translators/Categories]]* legal documents referring to the lottery. Rich boys who had to join the army due to the lottery generally paid commoners to go in their place instead. Legal contracts where drafted for this. [[Category:Events]]* desertion documents concerning the lottery. Many people having to go in the army due to the lottery, immigrated abroad, with the consequence that they are flagged as deserters in their home country. In genealogical research this event can be very difficult to trace, as deserters often changed their name[[Category:Tutorials]]