Customer Testimonials

"Family Tree Legends is the best genealogy program I have ever worked with. My favorite parts are the Real-Time Internet Backup and the SmartMatching technology. If not for the Internet backup, I would have lost 10 years of work when we had to reload our operating system last year. I have added hundreds of people to my files through the SmartMatching technology. I also found that this program's note section and scrapbook section much more understandable than other programs. I would highly recommended this program to anyone and have spread the news among my family and friends."
- Melanie, Benson, NC


"I just could not believe my eyes when I downloaded the free 30 day demo of Family Tree Legends. This is the BEST Genealogy Family Tree Software on the market today. I was so excited about this software that I didn't even wait for the 30 day trial period to end I just had to purchase it. When you have searched for a genealogy software program as long as I have you know the BEST when you see it and no other genealogy software program can compare with this one !!! Thanks Guys."
- Jackie Cornatzer, Jacksonville, Florida


"Family Tree Legends is a fantastic program. I have been able to find information on many ancestors that I am researching with the use of SmartMatches (it is incredible). The program itself is easy to use and the tools such as navigate, index, reports etc. are awesome! I am very pleased with the experience and the fun that I have had in using Family Tree Legends! The price is right and I would not be without it! Thank You for this wonderful program!"
- Cindy Funk


"This is a wonderful program. It is easy to use and much more versatile than the program I currently use. I love it!"
- Kim


"Easiest introduction to putting my family tree together I could have found. Step by step and a professional look and feel at the end, and I like the SmartMatches as well, great idea!!"
- Greg S, Brisbane Queensland Australia


"Family Tree Legends and GenCircles has provided a simple and time-saving approach for comparing and gathering family genealogical data. It is very easy to find and view potential family matches using the SmartMatch tool. The automated merging and especially the automated attribution of source information is a wonderful improvement. I have been very successful in finding new ancestors and in improving the quality of genealogical data I have in my file."
- Jim Ogg, Massachusetts


"I have been looking for a long time a family tree program that had the uppertunity to store my facts in a web-bank. If any virus should atac my own PC, the I would have a full copie in the web-bank for this Family Tree Legendes program. This is a good point fore me!! I lots of work could be destroid in a few second, but I feel I am safty now. I agree there should be some improvments, like a dobble checker, that whould ask me if the name your typing now, is the same as one other in your file!? I also miss the uppertunity to scroll around in a small window ( curtain ) with names around the person I am working on right now. So by click in ore could drawe the name into the posission ( right possision ) if i did something wrong. I also miss to have a main picture of the person on the file I am working on, when I am on that persons "file".... But I look forward to see if there will be new elemets to the program ??? We have a good one in Norway called Embla, which I like too."
- Roy Lindquist


"Just wanted to tell you how much I love GenCircles and the new software Family Tree Legends. It is refreshing to find a free genealogy site to come to. I downloaded the trial version of Family Tree Legends and plan on purchasing it. It is the best genealogy software I've seen on the market. Thanks for providing such a wonderful site and keep up the good work !!!!!"
- Jackie Cornatzer


"I have tried several of other Family Tree Demo's & I have to say that Family Tree Legends is far better than any I have tried. I am very pleased that I purchased Family Tree Legends software. Give it a try, I am sure that you will like it too."
- Marie M. of Kansas


"Easy to use and becoming easier all the time. It is great to know that all your data is safely archived for you instantly just in case there is electronic catastrophe. I particularly like the update process which takes care of itself without interrupting input or output."
- MMR, Everett, WA


"What I like the most about Family Tree Legends is the ability to have backups. I have frequent computer problems and have several times lost all of my work that I have done on other genealogy programs. I recently had to restore everything again on my computer. But this time I didn't have to worry about when I last had a backup of my family file, I went online and immediately restored my family file. Yeah!!!"
- Cheryl E., Charleston, West Virginia


"I am a missionary in the Dominican Republic, so I have no access to libraries to do research. Tracing my family history by Internet has allowed me to continue this wonderful hobby. I was using SmartMatching before the Family Tree Legends software came on the market. It allowed me to easily add new family members. Family Tree Legends was another important step forward. As the software package is further developed, I can easily see how this concept will enhance my ability even more to develop my family tree. I am so thankful, I don't have to type in all details."
- B. Snow, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic


"Family Tree Legends is one of the most user friendly programs I have. It allows me to correct and change information on my sources that other do not offer. It also has wonderful extra features like the scrapbook and notepad that make doing my reaseach fun. However, right now my favorite feature is the ability to SmartMatch right from the program, well maybe my second favorite. My favorite would have to be the fact that as I input my data it goes straight up to my page on GenCircles.com without me having to remember to back up my progress. One other thing that is really great is Cliff and his staff have been very quick to answer any question or address any troubles I have run into. For me I use my Family Tree Legends and then export my data to my other programs that I have to use to upload to other sites."
- Doris Warner Parish


"Family Tree Legends (FTL) is one of the best of the genealogy programs available. I bought before the program was released and have never been sorry. If we have suggestions for additions or changes to the program Cliff Shaw is willing to listen and to incorporate as much as possible when possible. FTL is still evolving and promises to someday be the VERY best. The GenCircles program on the Internet is free and anyone can upload their GEDCOM to use the SmartMatching feature. If you have the FTL program, your data is automatically backed up on GenCircles as you work if you are logged on to the Internet. You do not need to upload a GEDCOM. Also, if there are updates to the FTL program your program on your computer is automatically updated. You do not have to be logged on to the Internet to use the program as some other programs do but when you are logged on then everything is done automatically. FTL is user friendly and the icons are nice and simplistic. If you encounter problems a quick e-mail to Cliff and his crew will get you an answer in a few days (after they research the problem) and you will get an e-mail in return. They are still "people" oriented. Try out the 30 day trial version and see what you think. Cliff gives you the 30 days so you will have worked enough with the program to truly enjoy it. There is no cost to try it and I know you will like Family Tree Legends."
- Myrna Jorgensen

"Family Tree Legends is a one time purchase that keeps on giving. The SmartMatching is a wonderful idea. I just love finding new ancestors/relatives over the internet. Merging families is great. It is so easy to acquire new relatives in this manner."
- Karyn Tipton


"Love this site and program! I have others that I've tried but this is the best."
- Douglas A Grendahl


"I find that the built-in SmartMatching feature is excellent. The matches to other family trees are much more reliable than with other genealogy software programs."
- Chris K., Tidewater Virginia


"I purchased Ultimate Family Tree, but before it arrived, I ran across your site and gave it a try. Your program is clearly superior when it comes to entering information and then correcting relationships. Thanks for a great product!"
- Joe Drane


"I have used Family Tree Legends since I first found it and am quite pleased with it. I have found more relatives through the Internet feature than any of the other programs available so far. It seems to be easy to use and the support for it is great as I have used that a few times with various problems that I have had which have been solved with the support team. Thank you very much for all the help and a great program."
- Liz J. Mataranka in the sunny Northern Territory of Australia.


"Family Tree Legends is a great family history resource. I really like the Internet connection that automatically updates my GenCircles site and also keeps a backup of my data off-site. Keeping notes is much more versital. With the Windows based feature, I can organize and arrange just what I want in my notes and what I print on my family group records. The SmartMatch feature also lets me know when others have data concerning people in my database. I can also organize pictures and family documents with each individuals in my records. I would highly recommend Family Tree Legends."
- Paul Henke


"Very easy to use program. Good solid format. Very user friendly even for beginners, with lots of great extras like GEDCOM import/export. SmartMatching is really a fabulous thing! Photo support, slideshow, privacy controls, the list goes on, but worth mentioning is the great backup system, its always there and no more fear of lost files!! Way to go Pearl Street Software!!!"
- Kiovaa


"Very good software, the best family tree ever."
- Kees Zwanenburg, Den Helder, The Netherlands


"When this program is completed it will be, Hands-Down-THE BEST genealogy program available. At present it still is undergoing a few growing pains and can be a bit frustrating at times; HOWEVER-the response from Clff Shaw is extraordinarily rapid and helpful; no other software program can come close to this kind of personal attention to its customers. I whole-heartedly recommend FTL to anyone interested in geneology!"
- Cheryl L. Buckler, The Pacific Northwest


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