Family Tree
Websites (Individual)
There
are many sites where you can build a family tree. We have chosen the most prominent for this
list. In general, on sites where there
are individual trees, you own the
tree, you are the only person who can make changes unless you authorize someone
else, you can make the tree public or private, and living people are always
private.
Ancestry.com 14-day free trial but long term expensive. Also AARP discount for first-timers. Free options are 1) use Ancestrylibrary.com
for research. This free subscription is
only available at the library and does have trees. 2) Use Ancestry.com to build a tree but no
searching or special features. 3) Get a
monthly subscription when you have time to research heavily. Ancestry has DNA testing service.
Ancestry Subscriptions: Three
main subscriptions are: US Discovery, World Explorer and All Access. Features
are here: http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/subscribe
Guest Registration: List of
Free account features https://support.ancestry.com/s/article/ka215000000MW0XAAW/Ancestry-Guest-Registration-1460088565392-2206?r=1
DNA Subscription here: Tells what DNA features you receive with and
without a subscription. I have heard
there is a special DNA subscription for $49 but you may have to call for it.
MyHeritage.com: There are free and premium versions. Based in Israel so there are many more
international users. They are known for
sophisticated searching techniques.
Recently added a DNA testing service.
Can add DNA results from other sites for free currently.
Findmypast.com: A subscription site from the UK expanding
rapidly to Australia, Canada and the US.
Best Value is the US starter package is $36/year.
Family Tree
Websites (Collaborative, Universal or “Big” Trees)
These
sites have one big tree with the intention that each person appears only once. You have to be careful not to add duplicates.
Familysearch.org: Always Free, LDS, anyone can change any
entry. You can mark a person’s record to
be emailed whenever a change is made.
Family Search has one of the largest collections of genealogical
records. You can get help at the Family
History Center on James Street.
Wikitree.com: Everything free! Each entry has an owner/manager which may be
you or a distant relative so people can’t change the entries without consulting
the owner. Emphasis on sourcing records,
collaboration, and recording DNA info so people can contact you.
Family Tree Software Also see separate page on blog.
Many
genealogists use software at home as their protected family tree. All these are well-respected for use on a PC. Mac’s have different software available
Family Tree
Maker:
Most expensive (around $80). Works with
Ancestry.com. Purchase from
MacKiev.com. They purchased software
from Ancestry and will maintain.
RootsMagic: Has free and premium versions ($30-40)
Legacy: Has free and premium versions ($30-40)
Family Tree
Builder: From MyHeritage.com for use with their trees.
Great video
comparing the Big 4
Sunny
Morton (affiliated with Genealogy Gems) delivered a talk about the Big 4 at the
2017 RootsTech. All her research was
current as of December 2016. The Big 4
in her opinion are Ancestry, My Heritage, Find My Past, and Family Search and
many people agree with her. She compares
them in depth in this hour-long video.
https://www.rootstech.org/videos/sunny-morton
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