Choosing the Right Genealogy Software
Choosing the right genealogy software can save time, reduce frustration, and keep your research organized—but with so many options, it can be difficult to know where to start.
This session provides a practical framework for evaluating software, including key decisions such as online websites vs. desktop programs and free vs. subscription tools.
We’ll review popular platforms like FamilySearch, Ancestry, and Family Tree Maker, and discuss how features like source citations, media management, syncing, and reporting support different research workflows.
Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of their options and the confidence to choose software that fits their goals and long-term research needs.
This session provides a practical framework for evaluating software, including key decisions such as online websites vs. desktop programs and free vs. subscription tools.
We’ll review popular platforms like FamilySearch, Ancestry, and Family Tree Maker, and discuss how features like source citations, media management, syncing, and reporting support different research workflows.
Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of their options and the confidence to choose software that fits their goals and long-term research needs.
Rebecca Shamblin
Instructor
Rebecca Shamblin has published multiple family history books, tracing her genealogy back hundreds of years. She has a Master’s degree in Communication Arts and has presented seminars to groups across the country, helping to make genealogy and authorship accessible for everyone. Her book, "Leaving a Legacy: Turn Your Family Tree into a Family Book" is available on www.rebeccashamblin.com.
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GENEALOGY SOFTWARE-F-26
Starts Mon, Oct 26th 2026
6:00 - 7:30 PM
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Price: $35.00 - per person
Min Age 15 yr.
Instructors:
- Rebecca Shamblin
| Date | Time | Location |
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| Mon, Oct 26th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | Wayzata Central Middle School CMS |
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