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Research techniques
Improve your own research skills - or help others improve theirs!
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Search techniques
This is the place to learn how to make the best use of resources, whether they're online or offline - and a place where you can share your tips with others.
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Researching at other genealogy websites
From time to time we all encounter problems or discover handy tips when using Ancestry, Findmypast, FamilySearch and other sites. Sharing our experiences could help others.
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Latest: Ancestry Family Trees as hints John Dancy, Apr 19, 2024 at 11:01 PM -
Latest: How to record change of sex Susan48, Jul 11, 2022
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Family tree programs
Share information about the program you use, or ask for advice if you're thinking of buying a new program; the fact that a program is listed does NOT imply that is recommended
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Latest: Y-DNA and placing onto Ancestry val61, Apr 25, 2024 at 5:26 PM -
Online family trees
This forum is for discussion of the function and capabilities of online trees, not their content
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Family Tree Analyzer
An essential utility that not only helps you to identify errors and omissions but also helps you to fill the gaps
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Utilities to download
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Latest: Parish Locator Software GillyGC, Feb 20, 2022