CensusTools

In my February 2005 newsletter I provided a detailed review of what I consider THE BEST genealogical tool available for researchers. What was amazing then has been improved several times and the most recent version was released in September 2006. Version upgrades are free and should be automatic for those with registered copies. The most recent version release includes the following upgrades.

• Free Colorado 1870 census links
• Free Kansas 1895 census links
• Free Delaware Probate records links
• Updated Ancestry.com USA state vital records links
• Improved update reliability/diagnostics
• New technical feature to allow for smaller quicker future updates

It's impossible to overstate the utility of GenSmarts. For only $24.95 (download) or $29.95 (CD & download), GenSmarts will analyze your genealogical database and in just a few minutes, a detailed Reasearch To-Do List is compiled, something simply impractical to do manually.

GenSmarts is designed to work with most popular genealogy software, including:

• Family Tree Maker (including FTM 2006)
• PAF 5
• The Master Genealogist (4,5, & 6)
• RootsMagic (1, 2, & 3)
• Legacy (4,5 & 6)
• Ancestral Quest
• Ancestry Family Tree
• Brother's Keeper (Version 6)
• Family Trees Quick and Easy (contact GenSmarts for info)
• Heritage Family Tree Deluxe (contact GenSmarts for info)
• Gedcom

GenSmarts is available as a free trial download. Give it a try and be ready to be amazed that such an inexpensive tool could provide so many avenues for further research. It's hard to imagine how anyone could use GenSmarts and not end up knocking down a brick wall or simply add limbs to their family trees.

1. New Ancestry.com Resource Page!
2. A Review of the Everton Genealogical Library Online
3. GenSmarts Revisited
4. A Request for Your Support