Category Archives: Genealogy Software

Same Sex Relationships and Genealogy Software

Thomas MacEntee of geneabloggers.com has asked us to write about genealogy and Gay ancestry for National Coming Day.  While I don’t have any Gay ancestors (that I am aware of…yet), I have several Gay relatives within my tree. I am happy to add all relationships to my genealogy database.  I enter those who are married, …

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Combining RootsMagic Databases

I want to bounce something off you guys, especially those who are familiar with RootsMagic. This is the situation. I have three different genealogy databases for my family tree. Way back when I started, it made sense. One database for my Dad’s side, one for the Jones Jackson line, and one for the massive Pacheco …

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How Did I Miss the Living Box in RootsMagic?

Sometimes I feel like a dork. I have had RootsMagic for a few years. Today, I was inputting some new ancestors born in the 1700s. For the first time, I glanced over and noticed the Living check box. Where the heck did that come from? I imagine it has been there all along, but I …

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