W ebegan the ‘Genealogy Gadgets’ series in the June issue, and thank you to everyone who has submitted their thoughts so far. They’re shaping up to be a truly intriguing collection of tools for using as we go about our family history. Please do continue to send in details of further gems you enjoy, and, equally, if there is something you’d like to learn about, do suggest that too.
This issue we have covered tips on converting old Family Tree Maker files to newer usable formats, searching for births & deaths, the advantages of Custodian software, and a web tool to help you create attractive digital family tree charts.
CAN I TRANSFER MY FAMILY HISTORY FILES TO FAMILY TREE MAKER 2019?
Angela writes:
Many years ago I used Family Tree Maker for storing my family history research. Can I now use Family Tree Maker 2019? Is it compatible with the version of the program that I used 20+ years ago? It would be wonderful if I can.
Angela’s question is a really useful one as