GENEALOGY, COMPUTERS, and the INTERNET
THE NEXT
CENTURY
Presented February 8, 2004
Sandusky County Kin Hunters
by Tom Fishbaugh
Genealogy - The recorded history of a persons ancestry, The study of family descent, Lineage.
Computer - An electronic machine that compiles, correlates and stores data.
Internet - Is an international network of networks that connects computers containing data.
What can Computers do?
| Correspondence |
Store Data |
Print Signs |
| Organize Data |
Display Data |
Print Notices |
| Communicate Data |
Report Data |
Work with Photos |
Software
Computers and Software can produce various reports and documents. Such as:
| Group Sheets |
Kinship Charts |
Books |
| Descendent Charts |
Database Information |
and many others |
I would suggest looking at GENEALOGY SOFTWARE SPRINGBOARD at http://www.gensoftsb.com/
This site was put together by Karen Basile and Harley Barrnette of the Genealogy
by Computer Group in Toledo, Ohio.
Or the famous Cyndi's List at http://www.cyndislist.com/software.htm
WWW Searches
The easiest and fastest way to try and find a relative or family member is to do a search. Use;
E-mail
News Groups
WWW