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Family tree/genealogy software - do you use it?
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I haven’t paid for it yet so I can read the forums but not post anything yet. There is certainly lots of good information on there.Main research interests.. CAESAR (Surrey and London), GOODALL (London), SKITTERALL, WOODWARD (Middlesex and London), BARBER (Canterbury, Kent), DRAYSON (Canterbury, Kent), CRISP (Kent) and CHEESEMAN (Kent).
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You don't need to have bought FH to join the FHUG forum. It is what it says ... a users' group, and not affiliated with FH commercially at all. I've seen lots of questions from people just like you who are working through some data with the trial version. I 'think' the only thing you can't do is us plug-ins on the trial version.
Anne
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Oh thanks, Anne, I must have misread something. Easily done when there is so much new information to take on board.Main research interests.. CAESAR (Surrey and London), GOODALL (London), SKITTERALL, WOODWARD (Middlesex and London), BARBER (Canterbury, Kent), DRAYSON (Canterbury, Kent), CRISP (Kent) and CHEESEMAN (Kent).
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Just wanted to report that 10 days later and I am very happy with Family Historian. I have spent a LONG time on it because it's been too hot to play outside and have got quite a few of the basics under my belt. Still lots to learn but as said above, the user group have been helpful when I get out of my depth.Main research interests.. CAESAR (Surrey and London), GOODALL (London), SKITTERALL, WOODWARD (Middlesex and London), BARBER (Canterbury, Kent), DRAYSON (Canterbury, Kent), CRISP (Kent) and CHEESEMAN (Kent).
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Ive used FTM since 2007 (currently on FTM17) and really love it.
I cannot understand the complains about it, as there are many easy to follow videos showing how to use it.Avatar is my Gt Grandfather
Researching:
FRANKLIN (Harrow/Pinner 1700 to 1850); PURSGLOVE (ALL Southern counties of England); POOLE (Tetbury/Malmesbury and surrounding areas of Gloucestershire and Wiltshire (1650 to 1900); READ London/Suffolk
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I liked FTM when I first got it but the deeper I went with trying to uses sources, maps, publish and the websearch tab, the more problems, glitches and difficulties I encountered. I ended up spending more time on the help pages and the Live Chat support than actually doing any research so I have given up with it.
I hope the same thing doesn’t happen with Family Historian which so far I am finding much better and easier to use.Main research interests.. CAESAR (Surrey and London), GOODALL (London), SKITTERALL, WOODWARD (Middlesex and London), BARBER (Canterbury, Kent), DRAYSON (Canterbury, Kent), CRISP (Kent) and CHEESEMAN (Kent).
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Interesting to read what others use, and their thoughts and insights.
I used Reunion when it was available for PC's, then used the free version of Legacy for a while. Then I discovered Rootsmagic. Similar to Legacy, I found it great for generating reports and trees.
I used Tribalpages as an online place for my tree, but deleted it after a few years to concentrate on Rootsmagic. Have to admit to being a better researcher than recorder of information.
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I've only used the Family Tree Builder so far. One of the most popular programs for compiling a family tree. It allows you to find new relatives using Smart Matches technology: their creators receive a notification when branches are crossed. Family Tree Builder also provides access to a map where you can mark the places where your ancestors come from. The project turns out to be colorful: studying the tree of life will be an exciting activity, even for small family members. Also, exposit.com promised to expand my knowledge in genealogy and share their experience and the software they used. So expect an updated comment from me soon.Last edited by CanyDome; 26-12-22, 12:59.
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Originally posted by Jill on the A272 View PostI had FTM 2005 which I found easy to use but it stopped working properly so I got FTM 2017 but don't really understand it so haven't looked at it for months. Thought I'd get Family Historian instead but don't really understand how it works either so have pretty much given up on both, I suppose I ought to persevere though I maintain my Ancestry tree and have a sub there & to Find My Past though began a FMP tree but find it too clunky to bother with.
Most of my research these days is on my local history project or will transcription and not on my own family tree except for the DNA stuff.Julie
They're coming to take me away haha hee hee..........
.......I find dead people
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Darksecretz I have stuff on my offline tree that I don't want online so prefer to keep them separate.
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