Comments on: What Is The Best Genealogy Software And On-line Services?

By: Justin Thyme

Justin Thyme — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:33:58 +0000

Software – Roots Magic
On-line services – Ancestry is expensive but they have census images from 1790 – 1930 and UK census data as well.
You’ll need a fast connection; census images are almost a MB each.
If she is a beginner, steer her to the free sites first.
Have her join the County Genealogical society, too – she will meet dozens of fellow researchers.

By: quasipuc

quasipuc — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:33:58 +0000

Best software: Family Tree Maker
Best on-line service: http://www.rootsweb.com/
rootsweb is free.

By: bigsis11

bigsis11 — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:33:58 +0000

You can also access Ellis Island records on line. Give you ship manifests, passenger lists, dates, place or origin. Very interesting and informative.

By: The Devil's Reject

The Devil's Reject — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:33:58 +0000

I’ve used four software programs so far and the best that I prefer is Family Tree Legends by Pearl Street Software. It is an easy to use program, economical and has automatic uploading of the tree to Pearl Sts. Database which is a good way to store info as a backup in case of a crash.
At start I’d use websites like USGenWeb, Cyndi’s List before getting into anything as expensive as Ancestry(yes I have it but it is expensive). As far as Census goes if you have an LDS Family History Center near you you can look at Census microfilms there.

By: phonecar

phonecar — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:33:58 +0000

Family Tree Maker 2006 is probably the most user friendly software that I could recommend. Most of the people in my genealogcial society use this program.
Also, you might also consider getting a program called GenSmarts. This aynalizes your genealogical file and makes suggestions on where to look based on information in your file.