Re: Recording events in slave genealogy


In defence of the OP, if one posts a query about how to do something
with a specific piece of software, and only gets back messages
saying "don't use that software", it can be as frustrating as asking
directions from someone at the side of the road only to be told
"don't start from here"!

Lesley Robertson


In fact what the OP wrote was somewhat qualified by statements such
as: "But since I have to make that move anyway, I don't want to buy
the software no one likes." and "Unless someone knows of software
that allows me to incorporate my slave ancestry without resorting to
an Excel spreadsheet, I'll stick to Family Tree Maker."

The latter suggests to me that the OP is using FTM *and* Excel so
suggestions as to products which would eliminate Excel seemed
appropriate. It's also worth remembering that others who don't yet
have a "here" to start from may come to this thread and may
appreciate the wider discussion. Possibly L.L. Scott might be in
this category.


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