There are many software programs that are equally useful to record the information that you gather and the conclusions that you draw. Which one a particular researcher uses is most often a matter of personal preference.
For historical reasons, many members of the Group use Legacy Family Tree. So we tend to focus on that program when illustrating techniques. That information is collected here for future reference.
The strengths of Legacy Family Tree include
free access to a powerful basic version of the program that is adequate for many users
cheap (less than $40) access to the Deluxe Edition if you wish to upgrade
extensive online support and learning material in both text and video form
a group of other members who use the program and can share experiences with you
easy to use basic elements that can get you started quickly
AND/OR great depth of features and flexibility to use the program in ways you prefer
Use the menu below to find detailed help using Legacy Family Tree.
On any of these pages, clicking on the Legacy icon will return you here.