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David

David Report 23 Mar 2012 14:28

What computer program does most people use for logging their Family Tree

Researching:
Prescott,Parkinson Ormskirk,Lathom,Burscough Lancashire

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 23 Mar 2012 14:37

Answer depends on if you want a free programme or want to pay for one

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PLEASE DO NOT: send me information concerning your thread on the board as it should be posted on your request where all members can see it. PLEASE DO NOT: ask me for help with lookups as they should be placed on the boards to get the best possible result. PLEASE DO NOT: open your tree just because I have posted information on your thread as I will not be related. THANK YOU. Researching Carter, Cass and Walker in England. Researching Caven, McKill, Sutherland and Will in Scotland.

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 23 Mar 2012 14:39

http://www.familysearch.org/eng/default.asp



Free PAF Family History Software

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PLEASE DO NOT: send me information concerning your thread on the board as it should be posted on your request where all members can see it. PLEASE DO NOT: ask me for help with lookups as they should be placed on the boards to get the best possible result. PLEASE DO NOT: open your tree just because I have posted information on your thread as I will not be related. THANK YOU. Researching Carter, Cass and Walker in England. Researching Caven, McKill, Sutherland and Will in Scotland.

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 23 Mar 2012 17:55

http://www.family-historian.co.uk/

Family Historian.

But *most* people would probably say Family Tree Maker as the cost includes a limited subsription to Ancestry.

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David

David Report 23 Mar 2012 20:35

Thanks for info

Researching:
Prescott,Parkinson Ormskirk,Lathom,Burscough Lancashire

Jenpen

Jenpen Report 23 Mar 2012 21:35

I, also, use Family Historian. Usually voted the best in FH magazines + its British. I have used it for some years and love it.

Jenny

Researching:
Tucker Hammond Lawson (Malpas)

David

David Report 23 Mar 2012 23:15

Thanks may give F H a go

Researching:
Prescott,Parkinson Ormskirk,Lathom,Burscough Lancashire

LadyScozz

LadyScozz Report 24 Mar 2012 00:19

If you're looking for software........

Google for "genealogy software"......... you will find most of them, with "trial" packages. They hold up to 100 names, so you can try them out, see which one suits you best, before spending the dosh.

InspectorGreenPen

InspectorGreenPen Report 24 Mar 2012 06:41

Having tried a number of programs I prefer FTM (Family Tree Maker) which I have now used for several years.latest version, FTM 2012, costs < £20 with one months Ancestry sub thrown in - other Ancestry packages are also available.

David

David Report 24 Mar 2012 17:18

any comments on Roots Magic?

Researching:
Prescott,Parkinson Ormskirk,Lathom,Burscough Lancashire

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 24 Mar 2012 17:33

Think they offer a free trial but never used it

I use on old version of FTM

Researching:
PLEASE DO NOT: send me information concerning your thread on the board as it should be posted on your request where all members can see it. PLEASE DO NOT: ask me for help with lookups as they should be placed on the boards to get the best possible result. PLEASE DO NOT: open your tree just because I have posted information on your thread as I will not be related. THANK YOU. Researching Carter, Cass and Walker in England. Researching Caven, McKill, Sutherland and Will in Scotland.

David

David Report 24 Mar 2012 19:05

Thanks for all your comments

Researching:
Prescott,Parkinson Ormskirk,Lathom,Burscough Lancashire

LadyScozz

LadyScozz Report 24 Mar 2012 22:42

David - I use Roots Magic and like it. I've had it for about 6 years.