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Genealogical Computing
4/1/2002 - Archive
Editor's File
Since we've all been so busy finding and meeting new cousins in our Internet
forays, perhaps it's time to start planning a family reunion. I've met a number
of cousins in the past year or so who are actually fairly closely related (third
cousins). Since our common ancestor arrived in Detroit in the latter half of
the 19th century, I've been thinking how nice it would be to arrange a family
reunion for all of these long-lost Kelley cousins right where I'm currently
living, outside of Detroit. When I begin the process of setting up such a gathering,
I'll turn to this issue's lead article, "The Online Guide to Family Reunions,"
by Barbara Krasner-Khait. Barbara has pulled together a wonderful assortment
of Web links, publications, and software programs to help us fledgling reunionists
get the event off the ground.
One activity that many people planning a reunion will want to accomplish is
posting genealogy information on a Web site for the benefit of attendees (and
those unable to make the reunion). Even if you aren't planning a reunion, however,
you'll still benefit from the instructions provided in Amy Johnson Crow's article
"Creating Web Pages with Genealogy Software."
Imagine collaborating on a project with someone half a world away. Hard to do,
you say? Not according to John Armstrong of Texas and Max Strebkov of Russia.
The two worked together to update a DOS database to Windows and put the database
online for the benefit of others. Read more about their project in Elizabeth
Powell Crowe's article, "Hands Across Internet Waters."
Our regular columns cover a variety of topics. Cybrarian Drew Smith gets nostalgic
and looks back at the beginnings of genealogy online in the early 80s. You may
recognize a few of the names he mentions as innovators behind genealogy bulletin
boards and surname lists.
In Bits & Bytes, Candace Doriott discusses how peer-to-peer networks can
be successfully incorporated by genealogists. In the Laboratory of Life, Jim
Slade takes a look at Adobe's new offering for digital photographers, Photoshop
Elements. And this issue's Innovator is Cyndi Howells, best known for her
massive list of Web links, "Cyndi's List." Cyndi and Birdie Holsclaw
had a chance to chat at the Federation of Genealogical Societies' Conference
in Davenport, Iowa, last September, shortly after the terrorist attacks.
This issue is packed with reviews. The two programs reviewed are GeneWeaver—a
new program that assists you with preparing a family health history, and Reverie
e-Family History—yet another genealogy program. In addition, we have
reviews for eight data CDs—three by Ancestry.com, three by Genealogy.com,
one by FamilyToolbox. com, and one by New England Historic Genealogical Society—and
one book, coincidentally titled Cyndi's List.
So sit back, put your feet up, make sure you have a refreshing drink, and read
on!
Elizabeth Kelley Kerstens
Managing Editor
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