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Genealogy software is the best way to organize your research. Here are some options:

Family Tree Maker. This is what my wife and I use. Honestly, we did not evaluate all the options. Nevertheless, we have found Family Tree Maker easy to use. The 2010 version has several useful upgrades. Click here for more information on Family Tree Maker at Ancestry.com.

Personal Ancestral File. This is available as a free download. It does not have the full range of capabilities of Family Tree Maker. Click here for more information on the Personal Ancestral File.

Geni. This is a free online tool for understanding and staying in touch with your family. Geni lets you create a family tree through a simple interface. You can expand your tree by adding relatives' email addresses. They will be invited to join your tree and can add other relatives. Your tree will continue to grow as relatives invite other relatives. Click here for more information on Geni.

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Genealogy on the Internet

Genealogy Search Made Easy - Click Here

If you know ancestors back into the mid-1800s, you have a much better chance of finding someone who has been researched previously. This is where Active Searches on this website helps. Click here for an overview.

Easiest way to search family trees

Use Active Searches. This allows you to search major sites by entering your information just one time. Also, this determines the best type of search for you at a particular site (all sites are not created equal).

Go to Family Tree Searches.

For those just starting out

Are you just starting to research your ancestry? If so, the following site provides an easy set of decision charts to help you get started.

Go to Genealogy Fast Track.

Free advice

Have you started your genealogy search, but need suggestions that will make your search on the Internet more productive?

Go to Genealogy Search Advice.

Record keeping software

Family Tree Maker 2010, the latest version of the world’s best-selling family tree software, gives you an easy way to build and share your family tree — and preserve your family history. It is probably the easiest and most complete resource for keeping track of your research.

Go to Family Tree Maker at Ancestry.com.

Family tree hints

Search hints for the nine family tree sites on the Active Searches page.

Go to Hints for Family Trees.

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