One new aspect of the FTM 2005 that I like is the capability to click on a
button and bring up information from the data base for that individual. I
have been able to add census information easily to my program. I only add
the info that I know is relevant to my ancestor.
Sarah
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carole Martin Hada"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2004 10:58 AM
Subject: [KYBRECKI] Legacy vs FTM 2005
> Although my wife and I have used Legac
Although my wife and I have used Legacy for several years now, formerly
we used Family Tree Maker for Windows (FTW) exclusively and I was a beta
tester for each new version of the software for several years until this
year. I was not a tester for FTW 2005. I guess I didn't get invited
to do the testing this year because I was on vacation last year during
the beta testing and did not contribute too much.
Anyway, I use the Deluxe version of Legacy and am perfectly satisfied
with it except for trying
Gary & list:
FTM 2005 has improved the sourcing with an "parchment scroll" icon to the
right next to where the name, date of birth, death, marriage etc. And notes
inputting with a pop-up window from a single click of the "pencil" icon
below the group sheet listing of the father and mother's data
blocks. Notes are done the same way for the children only the "pencil"
icon is located to the left side.
I agree with your point that not just one program can do all the things you
might want to do in an ef
Well, the difference is probably in the eye of the beholder. I'd rather not
change programs because I like and am used to FTM's format. The 2005 format
is a bit different, seems to be taking on qualities from other MyFamily
offerings (Ancestry Family Tree [AFT]).
I use several programs to do different tasks.
FTM for input
AFT for searching Ancestry for new family files
Ancestral Author to create AWESOME PDF files. Did I let on how much I like
that program??
RootsMagic to create great web pages
I haven't
I found on the 1870 census for Cloversport, Breckinridge co., Ky an Annie
Fisher. Listed under occupation was factory worker. Wondering what type of
factory it might be. I know nothing about Annie just curious about the type
of factory.
The 1880 census has the following.
Forks Of Rough, Breckinridge, Kentucky
MARY SPENCER, widow, age 67, born Ky, father VA., Mother Ky.
Living with her is MARTHA MATTINGLY single female age 24 born Ky both
parents born Ky. listed as cook.
Wanted Husband of Mary Spencer and Martha Mattingly`s parents.
P.S. One more issue regarding FTM as opposed to Legacy.
If my understanding of the fine print is correct, FTM gives you a website at
Genealogy.com, but if you post your family tree on it, the data is theirs, and
they can and do take your data, put it on CD and sell it to the public for a
price. You do the research, they reap the profits.
Legacy also gives you a website, but the data is yours. Websites are a bit
beyond my capability right now, but I have my eye on it for the future. --
Alice
I have a question. I am seeing many post about the differences between the
new Family Tree Maker 2005 (www.ftm2005.com)
and the Legacy Family Tree Program.
I have used the PAF and ftm7.0 before and have looked in most of the reviews
of all the Family Tree progams out there,
from all this I have seen that FTM2005 and Legacy are the top 2 programs out
there. I am leaning towards the FTM 2005
since it is the most popular but some Legacy folks have made some good
points.
Basically I am torn between which one to