Stuck on what to get Aunt Helen "the family historian“ and you've run out of time? Here are a few ideas that won't only please the seasoned genealogist, but can also spark a love for family history in another relative or friend.
- 23andme is not just a genetic lab test or an ancestry service. From a genetic snapshot of your health and ancestry to ongoing reports and research, everyone can learn something different.
- Sony ICD-UX533 Digital Flash Voice Recorder is the best audio recorder to help genealogists record lectures and family interviews with MP3 playback. Digital recordings can be uploaded to the computer, shared online, or saved to cloud storage.
- Lifechat headphones are great for listening to webinars or participating in genealogy group chats.
- Flip-Pal runs on batteries and records onto a memory card, so you don't need a computer until you are ready to store images.
- The New York Family History Research Guide and Gazetteer was published by the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society. More than 100 experts have reviewed and contributed content about local and regional resources and key topics in New York family history.
- Family Tree Magazine Subscription. This is an especially good choice for beginners who need help getting started. The more experienced genealogist would appreciate Prologue Magazine - published quarterly by the U.S. National Archives with information about federal records.
- The Genealogist’s U.S. History Pocket Reference _Quick Facts & Timelines of American History to Help Understand Your Ancestors. This book is a great addition for any genealogist's research bag.
- Scrivener- This is a great software for writing projects, including recording family histories and organizing various research reports.
- Fold3.com or FindMyPast subscriptions, because every genealogist is always looking for access to new data.
- RootsMagic 7 Family Tree Genealogy Software would be a great addition to the Genealogist’s software suite, especially with Ancestry shutting down Family Tree Maker.
