Why Use Genealogical Software?

Why Use Genealogical Software? Which Genealogy Software Is For You? Any software is better than none at all The easiest way to keep track of your family tree - All convert to any other with GEDCOM, but not perfect. - Only enter your family information once - GEDCOM 5.5 is smoother conversion - Can electronically search for person, place, date, etc. - All provide many reports which include images/photos Some factors to consider - Any changes you make, automatically update all reports - How easy is it to learn? - Easy to share reports/data with family members - How good is technical support? - All convert to any other (GEDCOM), so start with any. - How easy is data entry? Review Four Different PC Genealogical Softwares - Prefer data entry on individual, family or evidence basis? PAF (Personal Ancestry File): http://www.familysearch.org/eng - How easy is data conversion from different gen software? - for PC, Price is right: FREE - used by many –no longer updated - Quality, variety and customization of reports/charts? Reunion (Mac): http://www.leisterpro.com - also FREE version: some rate better than PAF; updated - How easy is it to share with family and relatives? FTM (Family Tree Maker): http://familytreemaker.com - How versatile is it (data entry, charts, reports) – can you - PC & Mac versions, top selling, 2011 interacts with ancestry.com do what you want to do? TMG (The Master Genealogist): http://whollygenes.com - Can you enter different dates/places for any given event? - for PC, “Gold Standard” (for professionals & serious amateurs) - Create timeline: integrate person with world/local events?

Genealogical Software: PC and Mac Genealogical Software:: PAF,PAF, LFT,LFT, FTM,FTM, TMGTMG PAF (Personal Ancestry File) 5.2.18: - http://www.familysearch.org/eng/paf/pafonline.asp PAF (Personal Ancestry File): http://www.familysearch.org - Free: use PAF if not sure this hobby is for you - Database is individual oriented, then link individuals - May still be a free add-on graphics package - Features: http://www.familysearch.org/eng/paf/lessons/paf5.html FTM (Family Tree Maker 2011): http://familytreemaker.com FTM (Family Tree Maker): http://familytreemaker.com - Price amazon.com (PC): $33-$84 w-6mo - Database is family oriented for easy entry - Ancestry.com subscription included: $35= 1 mo; $70= 6 mo - Database searches ancestry.com databases for matches - Price (Mac) $56 ?? $61 at http://store.ancestry.com/ProductDetail.aspx?P=P-4845 - Annual updates for a fee Reunion 9 (Mac): http://www.leisterpro.com Reunion 9 (Mac): http://www.leisterpro.com free demo mode - Database is family oriented for easy entry - Price about $99; v. 9.0c (2010); User Forum, iPhone/iPad - Report graphics excellent TMG (The Master Genealogist): http://whollygenes.com TMG (The Master Genealogist): http://whollygenes.com - ver 7 (2008) - download price about $34 (silver) to $59 (gold) - Database is evidence oriented: - Updates free; charge for major upgrades (4 since 2000) - Current version 7 reports not compatible with Win 7 PCs -- enter all data as is from a source & assign surety levels - Version 8 for Win7 expected sometime in 2011 -- print most reliable data; color-coded flags - TMG’s GenbridgeTM for smooth conversion from PAF/FTM - Longer learning curve, but excellent technical support

©Fall 2011 Thomas P. Doherty LLL Class website: http://udel.edu/~tdoherty/gensoft11f.pdf OnOn-line-line Guided Tour or DownloadDownload aa DemoDemo Genealogy Software Workshops: Nov 17, 2-3:30pm** Open seating – No assigned seats PAF (Personal Ancestry File) 202/214: http://www.familysearch.org Please email Carol Callaghan [email protected] with your preference. - No tour, so download free software (installed on Rm 202&214 PCs) - Lessons: http://www.familysearch.org/eng/paf/lessons/paf5.html FTM 2011 demo in Room 214 - Also download free charting software (companion basic) Tom Freeman will demonstrate how to use FTM 2011 and - Download links: lower right corner of LDS home page how it interacts with ancestry.com’s databases (green leaf). - stopped updating PAF; LDS digitizing film collections FTM (Family Tree Maker): http://familytreemaker.com Reunion Genealogy Workshop* installed on Room 219 Macs - http://familytreemaker.com/Pages/Tutorial/Tutorial.aspx Linda McMeniman will lead students on how to use Reunion 9 - Free tech support: phone, email, tutorial, chat, message board + Those with laptops should pre-install Reunion 9 demo. - Mac version: http://store.ancestry.com/ProductDetail.aspx?P=P-4845 Reunion for Mac [on Rm219 laptops]: http://www.leisterpro.com One-on-one help will be offered in Room 202 - Demo: http://www.leisterpro.com/doc/demo/demo.php * Bring info on a few relatives (e.g. parent, child, step-parent) in a family group, a TMG (The Master Genealogist): http://whollygenes.com few events (birth, marriage, death, census, land) and the source for each event and we'll help you get started. Students enter family info into software and save their - http://www.whollygenes.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=TMGTOUR results to a flash drive. - Download full version to try free for one month ** Those who instead want to search for their ancestors may do so in silence, if - Technical support: phone, email, on-line forum space is available.

Family Tree Maker 2011: OtherOther InformationInformation The Master Genealogist: Person Screen Family Tree Maker 2011: http://familytreemaker.com Import trees from FTM, PAF, TMG, Legacy, others; Export to GEDCOM 5.5 Fully customized, professional-looking charts and reports Error reports find missing and inconsistent information Timeline shows historical events (Civil War, WW1, etc.) during individual’s life Places where individuals resided can be shown on a map Place name consistency automatically maintained Can add your own custom-designed facts for an individual or family Manages photos, documents, record images (e.g. census) and other media to link color coded by yellow (direct ancestor), them to one or more individuals green (parentage unknown) Manages source citations and includes standard source citation templates Automatically searches ancestry.com databases for matches to individuals in your database (green leaf - per TV ads); requires paid ancestry.com subscription ancestry.com subscription ($20/mo or $155/yr): One month free with FTM basic version; premium versions better deal because more subscription months FTM 2011 is like a razor where each day of ancestry.com is a blade Info can be downloaded directly from ancestry.com along with source citations Owned by ancestry.com, so well integrated Will be installed on LLL computers in Fall 2011 Free technical support by email, phone, web, webinars, tutorials and web forums.