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What product to purchase

stevewhd — 2013-05-07 16:30:42Z

I have family member that has already done extensive research in the past using Family Tree Maker version 9. Since I will be taking over his files and also creating new search information I am not sure what product to purchase. Family Tree Maker 2012? Will it read FTM version 9? Should I purchase Ancestry.com? Does Ancestry.com include Family Tree Maker? Again would Ancestry.com allow me to utilize he earlier file from FTM9? My computers are all utilizing Windows7. I hope I am not wasting anyone's time with my ignorance of this type of software. Thanks in advance for assistance.

Re: Uploading family tree to personal website software question.

sillyduffa — 2013-05-07 01:04:37Z

Hi there, have you tried Legacy? You can create reports and export them to html format.

Re: Scanner questions

richardmw3 — 2013-03-09 15:07:36Z

I am using a Canon 3000F to scan both photographs and negatives.

Re: History BookCorner.com Andrew Kaufman???

sweeks4609 — 2013-03-04 22:45:12Z

Thanks soon after i posted this he quit sending me those emails. I dont know if I finally got thru to him or someone else did, but I have not had any so far since the day after I posted this.

Sue

Re: History BookCorner.com Andrew Kaufman???

sweetwater176 — 2013-03-04 22:32:35Z

Messages from "Andrew Kaufman" are SPAM. He is trying to sell subscriptions to a book center.......
I have sent a copy of his email to abuse@rootsweb.com

Re: Objet : Marcoux, Joseph (1798-1884) Acte notarié entre 1795 et 1830

jacinthestonge — 2013-02-23 21:22:56Z

Si vous trouvez la réponse,faites moi signe car moi aussi je recherche cela depuis longtemps.¸
José St-Onge

Re: History BookCorner.com Andrew Kaufman???

suechappell16 — 2013-02-22 05:48:22Z

I dont know if its considered spam or not. He just tells me that he saw my query on Ancestry on my surnames and then mentions books that I guess they carry at this History Book corner and suggests I check them out. Since most of the books he mentions I already know that my family is not included in them I dont need the emails and would prefer to do my own looking. Would you consider this spam or just a pain to deal with.? I have not recieved any from him today, So maybe my emails to him finally got thru and they took note of it. Sometimes you just dont know what to do.

Thanks for answering.
Sue

Re: History BookCorner.com Andrew Kaufman???

LHSwisher — 2013-02-22 05:27:05Z

If Andrew Kaufman has posted spam on these message boards, you can report the abuse. If he's just trolling for surnames, I'm not sure there's much you can do except perhaps report him to the Better Business Bureau or something. You can try reporting him to Ancestry since that's how you seem to have been targeted.

History BookCorner.com Andrew Kaufman???

suechappell16 — 2013-02-21 04:20:39Z

Does anyone know what this is and why I keep getting emails from an Andrew Kaufman about all the books he can send me on my family names. I didnt sign up for this site and it is using ancestry.com as a way of trying to get me to sign up for it. I want this to stop any idea how to make them stop. I have sent them several emails over the past couple of days and they still keep coming about 4 or so times a day.

Sue

Re: Death or Canada film

KenHanson25 — 2013-02-20 14:23:30Z

Mark McGowan is a Prof at St Michael's College U of T - you can google him - he may be able to help as he was instrumental in this project

Re: Death or Canada film

PaulCaverly — 2013-02-19 15:12:49Z

You can find the book at most major stores or online. The original documentary is soon to be released on DVD. Some libraries have the film/dvd, Toronto Library has one listed.

Death or Canada film

jaitken110 — 2013-02-04 18:08:44Z

I am trying to find a copy of the movie "Death or Canada" about the Irish immigration to Canada. I have emailed and phoned the company that is supposed to sell/produce the film but they have not returned my calls. If anyone knows where I can get a copy of this I would really appreicate it.

Uploading family tree to personal website software question.

Lequeint — 2013-01-13 03:36:54Z

Good day!

I have a personal website and would like to share my family tree on the website, complete with clickable names and etc. The only software I know of that allows what I'm looking for is GreatFamily 2.2, however it hasn't been updated since 2004. That makes me a bit leery.

Would any of you happen to know of any software that I can use to export my family tree to HTML format, or flash maybe, so that I can upload it to my personal site?

Thanks...

Objet : Marcoux, Joseph (1798-1884) Acte notarié entre 1795 et 1830

ladysue806 — 2013-01-11 04:08:04Z

Je fais la même recherche concernant Joseph Marcoux dit St-Onge. Il est aussi mon aieuil, père de Elmire.

Re: Boston Transcript

comptonxrayman — 2013-01-09 04:38:21Z

You might be able to obtain a microfilm from a local LDS Church Family History Library. They may be able to order films with the indexes as well as the genealogical clippings themselves. You can check what is available at familysearch.org - go to the catalog and type in keyword "Boston Evening Transcript".

Marcoux, Joseph (1798-1884) Acte notarié entre 1795 et 1830

Rhéal — 2012-12-29 19:13:16Z

Mon aieuil est né de père inconnu. Plus tard il est rattaché au nom de famille Marcoux dit St-Onge. Comment ce nom de famille lui a été assigné, je l'ignore ! Avec le temps, le nom Marcoux est disparue et il ne reste que ST-Onge, dont je suis... Existe-t-il une facon de remonter à un écrit du genre "adoption"

Re: Boston Transcript

davidcrawford395 — 2012-12-26 06:05:54Z

Okay, but what good will a microfilm in Boston do for a guy in Vegas?

Re: Our Tree from Charlemagne to Guillermo

StGupton — 2012-12-18 18:50:34Z

I too am looking for a copy...any help would be appreciated!

Forensic Genealogy

shourigan21 — 2012-11-23 15:34:39Z

Hey everyone, just wondering if any one has read the book forensic genealogy by colleen fitzpatrick and if its actually helpfull to the average genealogist. any feedback would be appreciated thanks heaps Sue.

New Westmeath book: any comments?

TucsonMike — 2012-11-20 18:15:00Z

"Tracing Your Westmeath Ancestors" by Gretta Connell was published earlier this year. It's available at NEHGS:
http://www.americanancestors.org/Product.aspx?id=27955

I haven't seen it and or found much in the way of reviews. I was wondering if anyone has read it and would care to comment on it. You may message me privately if you prefer. Thanks.

Mike Carroll

PPV - HELP!

slpickup77 — 2012-09-20 15:47:21Z

Can anyone help?

Today I purchased some PPV tokens but realised that when you want to view a document it takes you straight back to the payment page and doesnt allow you to open any documents. I have confirmation that I have paid (now twice!) but still won't let me view anything.

Am I being stupid?

Re: Genealogy.Com versus Ancestry.Com

billlinda155 — 2012-08-27 05:53:50Z

Thank you so much for recommending the other site. I will check into this. Everyone seems to want a piece of this research... I really like the concept of one place to go to.

Thanks again,
Linda

Re: Genealogy.Com versus Ancestry.Com

tjstree — 2012-08-26 22:33:30Z

I sent an email to Ancestry about six months ago asking the same question. I was told that the items on each site were still separate entities. This was a big disappointment, as I am an Ancestry World Member and do not see spending ANOTHER fee for a site that is owned by the same company. I do know that I had found some data on genealogy.com long ago that has not been found anywhere else online.

As far as a personal preference, familysearch.org is the best free info site out there by far.

Escambia County Alabama

TROUBLEADULT9601 — 2012-08-25 12:12:21Z

I am looking to buy "The Heritage of Escambia County Alabama". Book is no longer in print. Please contact me if you find one.

Re: For Sale: "A Chipman Genealogy" (1970) by John Hale Chipman III

mechipma — 2012-08-23 00:55:17Z

I am interested in the book, but have no idea of the cost. Please suggest a fair price.

professional Family tree charts

jaxjill — 2012-08-21 15:05:36Z

Was wondering if any one on here knows of a Canadian company that will make a really nice family tree(chart) for me. By this I mean some thing that is framed and professional looking not some thing I could do on my own. And that I could send them my family tree information through email or some thing.

I found a company in the states Family Chart Masters and they do ship to Canada but I would like to keep shipping costs down if I can. If any one knows of a company based in canada please let me know.

Our Tree from Charlemagne to Guillermo

londarummel — 2012-07-31 19:45:46Z

I'm trying to find a copy of the family history wrote by Lafayette Claud Eaton jr. titled "Our Tree from Charlemagne to Guillermo A family history: Alston, Aycock, Blount, Carter, Cheek, Davis, Eaton, Gupton, Harper, Harris, Kay, Kearney, Person, Pitchford, Powell and related families.
Can anyone help me?

Re: Genedocs

erjelle — 2012-07-16 20:24:54Z

July 2012 Genedocs Update:

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Transformation to business operations is next. Who will make and who will miss miss this essential new flight to the next level of preservation of their family tree data?

Re: Preservation of letters from late 1800s?

patmob — 2012-07-16 14:57:54Z

First I would scan them so you don't have to handle them again.

Once scanned place each into its own acid free plastic bag then place the acid free bags into an acids free storage box and put it on a shelf where it's away from direct light, humidity and heating and cooling sources.

Acids free bags and boxes arent expensive and you can get them at an art supply store.

Warning--Light Impressions no longer reliable

jeanneflowers — 2012-04-23 20:14:22Z

Some of us have relied on Light Impressions for archival supplies with which to store photos or other family history memorabilia. This company used to be very good but has been taken over by a disreputable firm. Read the following from BBB, and don't order from them
http://www.bbb.org/us/article/century-photo-light-impression...

iPhone App

WA7HYD — 2012-03-09 12:29:48Z

I was using Theodolite, a surveyor type app for the iPhone, to record "Benchmark Recoveries". Now applying it to documenting my headstone recoveries. I also supplement the headstone picture with two or three orientations photos. Theodolite imports the GPS, time and date and inclinometer data and overlays the photo just like a "heads up display". High tech meets the headstone. Generations down the road will be able to relocate the headstone without the caretakers help.

Re: Pedigree Charts

SAC112750 — 2012-03-04 14:12:49Z

Thank you, I will take a look.

Re: Pedigree Charts

luvtomyyorkie — 2012-03-04 00:39:58Z

YE OLDE Geneaology Shoppe has quite a few to pick from. They have a website: www.yogs.com

Re: Pedigree Charts

SAC112750 — 2012-03-03 12:21:43Z

Thank you, I will take a look.

Re: Pedigree Charts

LHSwisher — 2012-03-03 04:00:58Z

See if Bev Peterson has them at Fun Stuff for Genealogists, http://www.petersenprints.com/store/contents/en-us/d100.html

Pedigree Charts

SAC112750 — 2012-03-01 22:19:14Z

Looking to purchase in USA, 6 gneration pedigree charts that we can fill in with our own handwriting. Does any one know of a good source? I would like one that has minimal artwork on it, preferably a fan type, but not too plain. I have scanned the web and find a lot of junk. Any help out there?

Re: Descendant Chart

dianeherndon1429 — 2012-02-24 18:35:23Z

I am looking for a five generation descendant paper chart that is blank. One that starts with me and goes to my children then to my grandchildren then the great grandchildren and so on. Where can I purchase such a chart? I would be willing to look at software that would include this type of chart if available.

Re: Boston Transcript

DorothyKarolyshyn — 2012-02-17 22:36:37Z

You probably already got your answer... The New England Historic Genealogical Society Research Library in Boston has copies of The Boston Transcript on microfilm. For more information, go to www.americanancestors.org

Re: Ever use genealogybank for research?

LHSwisher — 2012-01-03 06:27:00Z

I've had good luck with GenealogyBank - but remember,it's mainly old newspapers, not vital records. So if the poster who was unhappy with it was expecting to find vital records, of course he/she would be disappointed.

Check to see their list of titles, to see if the papers you need have been added. (Even if they have, there is, of course, no guarantee that news of your ancestors appeared.)

You might do the 30-day trial for $9.95 to see if it's useful to you. If you do, make sure it's cancelled after that period, and that your credit card is not charged for a renewal.

Re: Ever use genealogybank for research?

sshipley126 — 2012-01-01 20:32:36Z

I've used it and would not recommend it. It's a piece of garbage, in my opinion. They frequently have no records of consequence...at least none that you can't already find on Ancestry or for free on FamilySearch.

SSDI CD set

LeeDickson62 — 2012-01-01 03:11:20Z

Hello all. Does anyone know where I can obtain a set of the ssdi on CD I have the set 1937-1997 but I was thinking there is a newer set or one that contains more years. I know the freebees online and ofcourse ancestry. However I would still want the CD sets.
Thanks Please feel free to email directly at dixie0830@yahoo.com
Lee Dickson

Re: Worksheets. What is a Souce Summary?

mysticat24 — 2011-12-31 00:24:51Z

I'm sorry it took me so long to reply again to your question.

This is the easiest way I've found to find the forms you are looking for. On the Ancestry.com home page put your cursor on search, a drop down window will appear, click on census & voter lists, click on U.S. Federal Census Collection. On the right hand side of that page scroll down to where you see "More help". Under that heading click on blank census forms. There you will see a list of various forms and work sheets.

Some of the same forms are also available on Rootsweb.com. Other Genealogy sites also have forms you might like. I've often Googled "Genealogy Forms" or "Free Genealogy Forms" (or worksheets). Some sites have really nice tree forms you can fill out. I've seen some shaped like trees with branches and some spread out in circles or even fans. I know a gal who enlarged the tree-shaped one to a large poster size. And when she finished filling in the names and other info she framed it and has it on her wall.

Now, to finally answer your original question , "What is a source summary?" According to Ancestry.com a "Sourc Summary provides quick reference to information and sources you have found for a particular family."

I'm sure you've probably found the answer to your question, but I thought I'd better try to answer it anyway.

Good Luck with your searching,
Mysti

Ever use genealogybank for research?

vanblarcom23 — 2011-09-16 02:23:42Z

Anyone ever use genealogybank for research? Is it any good and/or worthwhile to try?

Thanks in advance

Re: Genedocs

erjelle — 2011-09-10 02:50:55Z

2011 has unleashed the Essence Series of Genedocs.
Why wait for the cream of the crop or pay more for it???

Genedocs Innovative Forms Library and monthly E-
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members or not!

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2011 and dozens of new members at Wetpaint home sites.

The already astounding Hybrid Chart has upgraded into
breathtaking animated versions.

Preserve your family legacy today.

Re: Newsbank America's Obituaries & Death Notices

dmstefani — 2011-07-19 05:28:51Z

http://www.prattlibrary.org/services/librarycards.aspx?id=58...

This library has access to this database for library card holders from their homes, & it allows people from out of state to obtain a library card without visiting the library.
You can download the application online & send it in.
The fee is $50 for a year.

Re: New England Families Genealogical and Memorial

davekrista0250 — 2011-07-17 05:38:43Z

I'm still looking for info on this book if anyone knows anything.

Abraham (Abram) McMurtrey/McMurtrie

MarjorieNN — 2011-07-16 20:36:39Z

Any information i.e.,his professon, information oneither parent, siblings. He was B 17 July 1741, Oxford, NJ D 3 Sept. 1819, Oxford, NJ, parents: Joseph McMurtry 1685-1761- Anne Boone 1692-1781.
M Amelia Barton 3 June 1764

Ebooks and Databases for UK Genealogy?

lkricci — 2011-07-15 14:34:45Z

Hi -
I'm looking for somewhere I can get electronic resources for genealogy books. I want to start with secondary sources, and the area I'd like to research is the UK. Can anyone give me any suggestions?

Thanks,
Laura

Don't bother with the Family Tree Android App unless you are a man who speaks Chinese.

lafarr22 — 2011-07-10 21:57:34Z

I just downloaded the Family Tree App from Android Market. It is supposed to make Ancestry.com work on an Atrix 4G. Most of the text is in Chinese. It refused to accept my Ancestry password (which I typed correctly). You can't ask to have the password sent unless you can read Chinese. I tried to enter my name and gender. It refused to let me change male to female. If you're a Chinese speaking man you're in good shape. Otherwise it's pretty useless. I'm not a computer novice, but can't get this turkey to work. At least it was free and easy to uninstall.

Re: Family Tree Maker 2011 waste of money

vgullick — 2011-07-07 01:39:04Z

I agree, total garbage. They have not solved my problems on the last 2 versions I purchased. Shame!