MyTrees.com Reviewer's Comments
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The site offers an extensive pedigree chart database but doesn't include many other sources of information.
Name Database:
MyTrees.com has one of the largest pedigree-linked databases, containing over 1 billion names. Search through birth records, marriage records, death records and family trees in the ancestry archive search. They also have a link on their site to the Free FamilySearch site.
Through MyTrees.com, you can build your own on-line family tree with their free MyTrees program. This makes sharing your family tree easy and convenient, and data you input on living people is reserved for your family members only.
MyTrees PLUS will automatically search every name in your family tree and link you directly with your ancestors.
Worldwide Focus:
MyTrees.com's database of information focuses specific attention on the US, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. If you or your ancestors are from other parts of the world, you will want to look into other genealogy search sites.
Other Resources:
Some of the resources found on MyTrees.com include a section on professional genealogists, genealogical libraries, white pages, free software, Legacy 5.0 Family Tree, to do list, spell checking, free forms, checklist, and research log.
Ease of Use:
MyTrees.com is well organized, with click on tabs for easy navigation. Simply enter the name you're searching and see what information is returned from their databases. Even before you sign up for their service, you can enter a name and see matching information. However, you can't view any of the details from the search until you've signed up for their service.
Help/Support:
You can contact MyTrees.com customer support by telephone or by email.
Summary:
MyTrees.com is an inexpensive site compared to other genealogy websites and it supports one of the largest pedigree databases around. You can search for ancestors before you sign up for MyTrees' service. If price is an issue, get involved in their extraction project, which will give you free access to their service.
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