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From: "Joan Eddy" <>
Subject: Re: [RESEARCH-HOWTO] family history
Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 10:57:41 -0700
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Michelle,

I am not sure I would recommend the current 2008 version of Family Tree Maker to
Steve. I have used Family Tree Maker since I began genealogy in 2000. I have
version 16 now which I like very much--and have heard many negatives about FTM
latest version. I have heard good things about Roots Magic--and that it easy to
use. Maybe someone else has further comment on software.

Joan in Tucson, AZ

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From: "Michelle" <>
To: <>
Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 10:32 AM
Subject: Re: [RESEARCH-HOWTO] family history


> Steve,
> This may be too much information for you but the best place to start is to
> begin tracing back from yourself and immediate family members. Gather as
> much information as you can from living family members about parents and
> grandparents and on back. Once you have that information you can start
> looking for more information on those names (of deceased relatives) and
> gather information on them. The US Census records are available from 1930 on
> back with the exception of the 1890 census because it was destroyed by fire.
>
>
> I use Family Tree Maker but there are many programs out there and others
> will tell you that they like their program better. I like Family Tree Maker
> because for me it lays things out simply and efficiently. It has an easy to
> use interface. I have tried others and came back to FTM.
>
> Another good thing to remember is that even though you find information on
> the internet, find the source yourself. While most people are good about
> getting sources, some just take other people's word for the information and
> it may not be correct. Information on the internet is a good place to start
> though. Learn to cite your sources and cite everything that you find proof
> on. Citing correctly is important. Cyndi's List has great information on
> this.
>
> Some good sites to use are
> Cyndi's List http://www.cyndislist.com
> USGenWeb http://www.usgenweb.org
> Genealogy Trails http://www.genealogytrails.com
> Social Security Death Index Interactive Search
> http://ssdi.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
> Footnote http://www.footnote.com/
> Kindred Trails http://www.kindredtrails.com/free_genealogy_stuff.html
> And of course the Message boards and mailing lists on Rootsweb are awesome.
>
> ~~~~~
> Michelle
>
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>
> I am an absolute beginner at family history, can you tell me how to
> start searching, the best software to use etc:
>
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