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Posts about using Macintosh computers for genealogy, including apps for Macs only and tips and tricks on getting the most out of the Mac OS.

10 Jul 2015

Islands in Reunion 11 Genealogy Software

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Today’s post is about Islands in Reunion 11 genealogy software. It’s quite the best new feature of this recent version upgrade of the venerable Mac genealogy software from Leisterpro. The new Islands sidebar, seen at right, is located in the pulldown menu on the upper right of the main screen. This [...]

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6 Jun 2015

iPad and Mac Diacritical Marks

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Today's topic is iPad and Mac diacritical marks. If you're using your iPad (or Mac) for genealogy, you probably need to add diacritical marks to names and places. If you’re a native English speaker like me, getting your keyboard to produce these characters may be an unfamiliar process. A diacritical mark [...]

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6 Feb 2014

Using Macs and iPads for Genealogy at Rootstech

By |6 Feb 2014|Apps, iPads and iPhones, Macintosh, Presentations|1 Comment

I'm presenting Easy as Apple Pie: Using Macs and iPads for Genealogy at Rootstech 2014 tomorrow. If you're interested in making your Mac, iPad and/or iPhone into a genealogy research ally, this session is for you. Learn about the latest apps for your iPad and iPhone for mobile genealogy; Mac family tree [...]

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9 Dec 2013

Sassy Jane Genealogy at RootsTech‬ 2014

By |9 Dec 2013|Apps, iPads and iPhones, Macintosh, Presentations, Sassy Jane Genealogy Guides|Comments Off on Sassy Jane Genealogy at RootsTech‬ 2014

Sassy Jane Genealogy at RootsTech‬ 2014! This year it's February 6-8, 2014, at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City. I had a great time last year and look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones. And a first: I'm taking the train over Donner Pass in the winter - I think [...]

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About Sassy Jane Genealogy

Sassy Jane Genealogy is a family history website, featuring blog posts and e-book guides on U.S. and European genealogy research.

Much has changed since 1977, when I started my first job as a genealogy librarian, except my delight helping people find their ancestors. The name Sassy Jane comes from a 1920s newspaper ad for "rayon frocks," combining my love of genealogy and everything vintage.