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From: CorkeyBetty Panter <>
Subject: Re: KISSINGCOUSINS-D Digest V99 #78
Date: Fri, 03 Dec 1999 17:17:00 -0500


Betsy,

I would be most interested in your evaluation of FTM 7.0

Betty Panter

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> KISSINGCOUSINS-D Digest Volume 99 : Issue 78
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> Today's Topics:
> #1 [KISSINGCOUSINS-L] Sorting out rel [Donna Hull <>]
> #2 Re: [KISSINGCOUSINS-L] Sorting out []
> #3 Re: [KISSINGCOUSINS-L] Sorting out []
> #4 Re: [KISSINGCOUSINS-L] Sorting out [David D Bingham <]
> #5 Re: [KISSINGCOUSINS-L] Sorting out [David D Bingham <]
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> Subject: [KISSINGCOUSINS-L] Sorting out relationships
> Date: Thu, 02 Dec 1999 08:49:38 -0800
> From: Donna Hull <>
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> Susan--
>
> I used PAF 2.1 until just recently when I got Family Tree
> Maker. And, I like you, have not found a way to get
> relationships between 2 people.
>
> My old PAF did this, & told me about each way they figured
> the 32 ways of relationship, i.e. 2nd 2x rem, etc. I
> imagine the new PAF does as well.
>
> I have no experience with other programs to know if they do
> or not. Anyone else give us some input???
>
> Donna
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> Subject: Re: [KISSINGCOUSINS-L] Sorting out relationships
> Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 18:20:39 EST
> From:
> To:
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> I have Family Tree Maker 5.0 and so far have had no troubles with inputting
> relationships that relate to cousin marriages. Wait til I get back home and
> I'll let you all know what I have done and if I've done anything special to
> input them. I don't believe I did though. What version of FTM is everyone
> having trouble with?
>
> I have a situation where two brothers had children and one of the children
> married the uncle's granddaughter. My FTM program took the information
> easily.
>
> In my FTM, I use the fix relationships option quite often. Maybe that's why I
> have had no trouble. Without being at my own computer and being able to see
> my program (I don't have any FTM programs or manuals with me unfortunately) I
> can't go in and just look at what I did at the moment. Look around your
> options, check the index in the manual and see if you can see anything about
> how to fix relationships and try the solutions before giving up. FTM has a
> lot of very good options in it that I have found quite helpful.
>
> If you aren't using a newer FTM program (5.0, 6.0, or the new 7.0) think
> about upgrading. I'm ordering the new 7.0 upgrade this month and will let
> everyone know what I find to be most helpful in it (after I inspect the new
> program) if anyone wants me to.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> Betsy Hale
> Listowner
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> Subject: Re: [KISSINGCOUSINS-L] Sorting out relationships
> Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 18:33:14 EST
> From:
> To:
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> I have FTM 6.0 and the only problem I have with it is when there are
> additional spouses because of divorce or death. It tries to show the second
> spouse as being the first. Sounds crazy, but no matter if I check the
> "preferred" spouse box, it keeps doing it. I guess it's time to respond to
> all the 7.0 advertisments I keep getting!
>
> Happy Holidays
> Cheryl
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> Subject: Re: [KISSINGCOUSINS-L] Sorting out relationships
> Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 17:48:38 -0600
> From: David D Bingham <>
> To:
>
> On Thu, 02 Dec 1999 08:49:38 -0800 Donna Hull <>
> writes:
> > Susan--
> >
> > I used PAF 2.1 until just recently when I got Family Tree
> > Maker. And, I like you, have not found a way to get
> > relationships between 2 people.
> >
> Can you explain what you mean by -relationships between 2 people? I'm an
> extensive FTM user.
>
> Crystal
>
> Crystal A. Bingham
> St. Louis, MO
> Vizslas: Denali Gold & Peaches 'n Cream; cats" Bojangles and Nuisance
> Kitty
> Res Motto: To understand the living you must commune with the dead.
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> Subject: Re: [KISSINGCOUSINS-L] Sorting out relationships
> Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 18:38:48 -0600
> From: David D Bingham <>
> To:
>
> Cheryl:
> I have 6.0 too and have never had that problem. Just double checked my
> program after reading your note. You do have to click on the black check
> mark. If your won't do this, try reinstalling the program. Maybe 1 of the
> files didn't get included That's happened to me before.
> Good luck.
> Crystal
>
> On Thu, 2 Dec 1999 18:33:14 EST writes:
> > I have FTM 6.0 and the only problem I have with it is when there are
> > additional spouses because of divorce or death. It tries to show
> > the second
> > spouse as being the first. Sounds crazy, but no matter if I check
> > the
> > "preferred" spouse box, it keeps doing it. I guess it's time to
> > respond to
> > all the 7.0 advertisments I keep getting!
> >
> > Happy Holidays
> > Cheryl
> >
> >
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> > Life, liberty and the right to know who your ancestors are.
> >
>
> Crystal A. Bingham
> St. Louis, MO
> Vizslas: Denali Gold & Peaches 'n Cream; cats" Bojangles and Nuisance
> Kitty
> Res Motto: To understand the living you must commune with the dead.

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