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Genealogy Software (ChadO) @genealogysoftware.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

@familytreemag.bsky.social (USA) and RootsTech updated their iOS/iPad apps, as did KinTree. Storied added the ability to design/create StoriedBooks from within the Studio Tab @storied

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Genealogy Software (ChadO) @genealogysoftware.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

The Family Historian User Groups were still having problems, but the home page and Knowledge Base are still around. Family Tree Analyzer, a #Windows genealogy utility that does what it says, saw a beta release (the first since December of 2023).

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Genealogy Software (ChadO) @genealogysoftware.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

I got busy answering DMs (a few even #genealogy related!), and almost forgot, I posted the latest minor #genealogysoftware updates from the past week: genealogysoftware.net/news-briefs/...

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Lisa (Fabphotog) @fabphotog.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

I look forward to presenting "Forged in Freedom: Ancestral Journeys from Iron Plantations to Liberty" with my co-presenter Frederick DeShon Murphy at NGS’s 2025 Family History Conference from 23-26 May 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky. #NGS2025GEN #genealogy #familyhistory

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Dominish Marie Catherine @chasinghistory.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Do you have a family Bible that has helped you with your family tree research? Has it been helpful? Have you discovered inconsistencies? cashinghistory.blogspot.com/2025/03/fami... #history #genealogy

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Family Bible: Gospel or Leading You Astray (Genealogy Wise) ?

Family Bible: Gospel or Leading You Astray (Genealogy Wise) ? ••• Family Bibles are a wealth of genealogical knowledge. You must be careful ...

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Simon Young, One Ancestor at a Time @simonsaidthis.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

🌏 What’s in a pepeha? It’s more than an introduction—it’s a way to connect. For tauiwi like me, crafting one means respecting tikanga Māori while sharing my story. How did I create mine? Find out: oneancestor.co/how-i... #whakapapa #genealogy #tikangamaori #pepeha #history

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Jennifer Mendelsohn @jmendelsohn.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Are you a journalist, genealogist or historian who has ever used records from the National Archives? It's time to step up and take some simple steps to preserve federal records. And save our nation's history. Please visit this website. And share widely. fundnara.com

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fundNARA.com - Congress must fund the National Archives at the current level!

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) provides core government functions necessary to preserve, protect, and make accessible records from all three branches of the federal government...

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Genealogy Software (ChadO) @genealogysoftware.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

This is without a doubt, the quietest past week in the 20+ Sundays in a row that I've covered #genealogysoftware news briefs. Clooz had a major update, but will cover that elsewhere. Just a handful of #genealogy browser extension and mobile app updates. genealogysoftware.net/news-briefs/...

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Genealogy Software (ChadO) @genealogysoftware.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

A lot of mobile apps and browser extensions were updated, Gramps-web received an update with some visual enhancements for the relationship graph, @wikitree.bsky.social Sourcer received a major update, Storied added new upgrade tiers, and some WordPress plugins were updated.

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Genealogy Software (ChadO) @genealogysoftware.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Better late than never for #genealogysoftware news briefs - this is 22 weeks in a row that I've put this out on Sundays. A Family Tree Maker plugin has an impending release to support FTM 2024, #FamilyHistorian UG forums still down #genealogy #familyhistory genealogysoftware.net/news-briefs/...

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Merv Scott @bordersboy.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Excel for Family Archivists workshop - Expecting a sell out so get your zoom seat for this #genealogy workshop before they are gone. Popular presenter Mark Thompson of @victoriags.org Register now at www.victoriags.org/content.aspx...

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Simon Young, One Ancestor at a Time @simonsaidthis.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Very positive response from the GCG (Genealogical Computing Group) at the NZSG's Family Research Centre. Plenty of interest in the possibilities of a tool that can take family history data and make it into a compelling story that family members love to read, watch and share. #genealogy

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Genealogy Software (ChadO) @genealogysoftware.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Interesting enough, Charting Companion 9 for macOS from Progeny Software is now listed as not having been released. It had been showing that it was released for macOS and supported #familytreemaker2024 which was interesting (there are already a couple of plugins that support #FTM2024 out).

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Genealogy Software (ChadO) @genealogysoftware.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

#genealogysoftware news briefs for February 2 - 9, 2025 are now out. Not as many as normal, because several #genealogy programs have had recent (major) updates. @genea.ca saw several major updates to his browser extensions. genealogysoftware.net/news-briefs/... #family history

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Genealogy Software (ChadO) @genealogysoftware.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

I'm writing the #genealogysoftware news brief for February 2 - 9 and I've noticed maybe 4-5 browser extensions, mainly Firefox and Chrome, that are no longer available. It happens when security or stability problems are found and extensions aren't updated to fix the problem.

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Genealogy Software (ChadO) @genealogysoftware.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

If you use (or develop) #Chrome, #Firefox, #Safari, or #MicrosoftEdge browser extensions for your #genealogy research, and you've noticed messages in the browser extension stores about the extension needs to be updated or it will be delisted, well it's happening #genealogy

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Genealogy Assistant @genea.ca · 06/02/2025

Quick Search is one of the most powerful tools we can use in #genealogy to quickly find records and collections while keeping our research flow going. The latest update now supports FindAGrave and Newspapers .com among many more top sites! More in 60 seconds: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mXD...

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New updates for Quick Search in the latest version of Genealogy Assistant

YouTube video by Genealogy Assistant

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Genealogy Assistant @genea.ca · 07/02/2025

Latest updates ⬇️ Genealogy Assistant v1.8.0: Bug fixes for "Download Thrulines as CSV File" and "Add Keyboard Shortcuts to DNA Matches", user interface/core improvements. Genealogy Blurring Tool v1.2.2: Added additional locations to be blurred on Ancestry. Updated Firefox version to match latest.

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Genealogy Assistant @genea.ca · 07/02/2025

NEW: The latest update of Genealogy Assistant includes a more streamlined, compact look for the popup panel. You can also quickly enable/disable the extension from a button at the top.

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Genealogy Software (ChadO) @genealogysoftware.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

@ahnenblatt.de - Ahnenblatt 4.21 and 4.22 (Windows #genealogysoftware ) came out last week, with quite a few changes including a new plausibility check, improved GEDCOM importing, and better duplicate checks. genealogysoftware.net/windows/ahne... #genealogy #familyhistory

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Genealogy Software (ChadO) @genealogysoftware.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Last week, HuMo-genealogy 6.8.2 was released - the online/PHP-based free #genealogysoftware added Canonical URLs - selecting the best URLs from duplicate family pages, plus improved PDF export and a few fixes. #genealogy #familyhistory genealogysoftware.net/online/humo-...

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Genealogy Software (ChadO) @genealogysoftware.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

HRE (History Research Environment) a replacement for The Master Genealogist #genealogysoftware put out a newsletter covering 2024, along with information on where they are at - they have been releasing builds to an alpha group including Mac versions genealogysoftware.net/cross-platfo... #genealogy

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Anna Matthews @relativelyhistoric.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Genealogy Roadshow was so good. I just finished watching the first segment from New Orleans. The reveal gave me chills. #Genealogy youtube.com/watch?v=vJWz...

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Genealogy Software (ChadO) @genealogysoftware.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Can I just say that I love the name "Granville Hoobler"?

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Genealogy Assistant @genea.ca · 30/01/2025

Today our updated free Genealogy Blurring Tool has been featured by Google in the Chrome Web Store! Try it out: chromewebstore.google.com/detail/genea... #genealogy #ancestry #familyhistory

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Genealogy Assistant @genea.ca · 31/01/2025

Latest update for #Genealogy Assistant: Friday January 31st, 2025. v1.7.2: CSV downloads for DNA matches and shared matches now include your saved notes. ➡️ chromewebstore.google.com/detail/genea...

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Genealogy Assistant - Chrome Web Store

Adds custom features to popular genealogy websites like Ancestry, MyHeritage, FamilySearch and more!

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Genealogy Software (ChadO) @genealogysoftware.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

For those using Louis Kessler's Behold #genealogysoftware (Windows) or who are interested in his revamp for Behold 2.0, he updated his development blog, and Behold 1.99.1 is closer (which means Behold 2.0 is closer). #genealogy www.beholdgenealogy.com/future.php

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Behold Future Plans

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Genealogy Software (ChadO) @genealogysoftware.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

It's still in development, but there is a free version you can try, and it shows a lot of potential.

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Genealogy Software (ChadO) @genealogysoftware.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Genealogical Data Analysis v0.90 (Windows) came out yesterday from Geneasofts.com. New features for this #genealogysoftware include the ability to generate a list of potential future research topics, and Excel formatted output. #genealogy #familyhistory genealogysoftware.net/windows/gene...

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Genealogy Software (ChadO) @genealogysoftware.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

And everything was done in-camera and came out looking great!

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Barbara at Projectkin @projectkin.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

In these “uncertain times” what a joy to see that the good folks of New York Life remain committed to their initiatives to support inclusive communities. Their family storytelling brings it to #FamilyHistory and #Genealogy #BlackHistoryMonth @asalh-bhm.bsky.social asalh.org/family-histo...

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ASALH - The Founders of Black History Month | The Black Family: United by History, Restored by Storytelling

To access the YouTube description and presenter bios click the YouTube logo on the bottom of the video.

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Genealogy Software (ChadO) @genealogysoftware.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

1.6 would add support for PowerPC. I'm using #SheepShaver to emulate a classic Mac OS 9.0.4 PowerPC system. MacStammbaum was the original name (German in its first release). Intended for private use for a family reunion, it was then released as shareware for 40 Deutschmarks (about $35 USD today)

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Genealogy Software (ChadO) @genealogysoftware.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

#genealogysoftware - in light of #MacFamilyTree 11 being released earlier this week, how about a look back at MacFamilyTree 1.9.3 from early 2000 (version 1.0 came out in 1998 for 68k Macs). More screens at the link below. #genealogy #familyhistory genealogysoftware.net/throwback-th...

iBook G3 with MacFamilyTree 1.9.3 superimposed on the screen

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Genealogy Software (ChadO) @genealogysoftware.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Tom Holden had information about what to do if you had used drag-and-drop with descendants prior to RM 10.0.0.4 (you may have some corruption in your tree/database). rootsmagic-users.groups.io/g/main/topic...

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Update 10.0.4 - 29 Jan 2025

The new topic will begin with this message. Subject of the new topic:

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Genealogy Software (ChadO) @genealogysoftware.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

#RootsMagic users, you need to upgrade to RootsMagic 10.0.0.4 immediately (it came out yesterday). It's just bug fixes, but there are a few major fixes involving using drag-and-drop leading to corrupting family relationships. genealogysoftware.net/windows/root... #genealogy #genealogysoftware

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Society for One-Place Studies @oneplacestudies.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

February is nearly here (at last!) and with it comes a new #OnePlaceStudies blogging and social media prompt: #OnePlaceGeology. A chance to dig more deeply into your OPS or ancestral places and find out what they're made of! More on our website: www.one-place-studies.org/blogging-… #…

Blogging and Social Media Prompts January - June 2025.
January: #OnePlaceCohorts + #Born1819.
February: #OnePlaceGeology.
March: #OnePlaceEducation.
April: #OnePlaceAToZ.
May: #OnePlaceCensus.
June: #OnePlaceVoices.
Image: Woman sitting at a desk with a keyboard and large computer screen.
Link: www.one-place-studies.org/blogging-prompts/
One-Place Studies, where family history and local history unite.

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Genealogy Software (ChadO) @genealogysoftware.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

User manual in PDF format (towards the bottom) MacFamilyTree 11: www.syniumsoftware.com/macfamilytre... and MobileFamilyTree 11: www.syniumsoftware.com/mobilefamily...

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Genealogy Software (ChadO) @genealogysoftware.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

There are limits for the demo, but you can import your previous MFT data or a GEDCOM file. - Can't save data - Printing is disabled - Data export is disabled - CloudTree sync is disabled - iCloud sync is disabled - Colorization is disabled

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Genealogy Software (ChadO) @genealogysoftware.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Here's more information about #MacFamilyTree for those who are curious about this new #genealogysoftware You can download a demo copy of MacFamliyTree 11 here: www.syniumsoftware.com/downloads

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Synium » MacFamilyTree » Tutorials & FAQ

Synium Software - Software for Mac and iOS

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Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine @wdytyamagazine.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Have you used family history software to draw up your tree? If you haven't yet, pick the program that's right for you with our pros and cons guide 🖥️ www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

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Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine @wdytyamagazine.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

🥳 It's here! Our latest issue is on sale now. This month, discover how timelines can take your family history further, the five records you need to trace Irish emigrants, the history of fish and chips, and much more: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

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Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine @wdytyamagazine.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Hello! We're Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine, Britain's bestselling genealogy magazine! We've just joined Bluesky - who should we follow from the world of #familyhistory?

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Genealogy Software (ChadO) @genealogysoftware.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Wow, MacFamilyTree 11 dropped a day early. A lot of new features. This maybe their biggest update in years. www.syniumsoftware.com/macfamilytre... www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZVA...

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What's New in MacFamilyTree 11?

YouTube video by Synium Software

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Genealogy Software (ChadO) @genealogysoftware.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

It is good. A new version will be out very soon. I would not be surprised if it’s out within the next month.

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