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When I got my computer many years ago - the main reason was to start my family tree.The years went by and I dabbled a few times on sites but could not get started and then gave up. I would really,...
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I use a Mac but don't have this software.I have a family tree on http://www.genesreunited.co.uk where you can add to and make a tree to print out.but FTMaker may be easier.Janx
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I have mine on Ancestry - I found this site really useful and have been contacted by two family members since starting
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i too have ancestry think its the best one ,
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Jan, my friend mentioned FTMaker and it wasn't until I put it into Google that I discovered there was one for a Mac. Thank You for your help. Tina, just been on to Ancestry. Not quite sure how it...
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You can put your tree on ancestry or genes, but family tree maker would remain on your computer. I use a family tree programme called Family Origins, which is similar to Family Tree Maker - mine came...
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You can start a tree on most sites without having to pay a subscription, and although you can still search the collections, you can't actually view any of their records like a transcript or the...
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Mags and Jan, thank you so much for your replies to my message. I am overwhelmed by the response from my friends on the discussion forum. Lots to think about here but I can only say you have given me...
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Putting your tree onto the likes of Ancestry or Genes reunited is OK up to a point, but there are so many people out there who just collect names and will copy any tree they find without checking...
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TAZ wrote:My friend also mentioned Find My Past and Scotlands People. As I live in Scotland I believe the search varies greatly from England searches (hope this makes sense) so that is something else...
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Brenda, interesting reading, Thank You for your imput. Must admit, when I dabbled way back, I was a little bit concerned about putting any personal information on trees, maybe that's what put me off a...
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in layman's terms a GEDcom file, is what the family tree programme saves the information as - and it is a sort of universal file, that you can export and upload to an online source - i.e....
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TAZ wrote: Had a quick little search for iFamily for Leopard, am I right in thinking I can only purchase this from America? Can I ask what GEDCOM files are? TazI think bought iFamily as a download,...
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TAZ wrote: Must admit, when I dabbled way back, I was a little bit concerned about putting any personal information on trees, maybe that's what put me off a little! TazOne thing you shouldn't do -...
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Mags and Brenda, got it - now I understand what GEDCOM files are Thank You. Brenda, as this is a new experience for me there is so much to learn! The latter part of your above message scares me just a...
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Brenda Paternoster wrote:One thing you shouldn't do - though a lot of people do - is put info about living people without their permission. As far as family *history* goes there is surely no reason...
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It's fine to put the younger generations into your own records - it's only if you put your tree onto Ancestry or Genes Reunited etc where anyone can see it that you shouldn't include living people.
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