Family history has the power to share stories and special moments across the generations. Family Tree Maker 2005 Collector's Edition can get you started doing genealogical research on your family's history and help you bridge the gap across the years. Search for ancestor-related information online and use your research and family documents to create a detailed family tree. Create a personal keepsake that your relatives will treasure for generations.

Start off your family tree by detailing the branches you know, including siblings, grandparents, parents and other relatives. Add to the upper branches by searching through 1.4 billion names on Ancestry.com. You can continue your research by accessing OneWorldTree, The U.S. Records Collection and 12 CDs of Social Security Death records. Your tree will slowly build as you fill in the gaps in your family history. Once you have completed your research, create detailed family trees to share with family members. Design keepsakes and other reports to further share your research and add family photos and documents. Explore your history and discover the important people and moments behind your lineage.

• Easily enter data about known relatives via the helpful interface and easy-to-use format
• Search for your ancestors using Ancestry.com and by accessing the U.S. Records Collection, OneWorldTree and 12 CDs of Social Security Death Records
• Create detailed family trees to share with your family
• Turn your research into keepsakes to give to relatives
• Write reports that include photos and authentic documents

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