Take your roots with you when you travel with these genealogy software
programs which allow you to access and organize your family history on
handheld computers such as the Palm PDA.
BirthCalc
A useful utility for determining birthdates when only the date of death
and age are known. Perfect for on-site use in cemeteries when calculating
birthdates from tombstone information.
GedStar GedStar for PalmOS™
Formerly known as GedPalm, this inexpensive shareware program runs on
PalmOS devices (Palm Pilot, Handspring Visor, etc.) and lets you browse
genealogical information downloaded from your PC. It allows for several
different types of family tree views but does not support data entry.
GedVisor Palm OS handhelds
Take your entire genealogy database with you whenever and wherever you go!
GedVisor allows you to transfer a copy of your genealogy data from your
personal computer to any handheld device running the Palm Operating
System. GedVisor's usage is limited to viewing your genealogy data
on a handheld device.
GenPalm Mailing List Palm OS handhelds
A discussion group for sharing information and ideas regarding the use of
genealogical software for the Palm or Handheld devices.
HandyTree Palm OS handhelds
As you do genealogical research, carry all your genealogy data in your
pocket for quick and easy access. This inexpensive shareware genealogy
program allows you to enter new records, edit existing records and make
quick field sketches of cemetery locations, tombstone inscriptions, etc.
Requires
ThinkDB, Version 2 or higher.
My Roots: The Genealogist's Notepad Palm OS handhelds
My Roots, a full-featured shareware genealogy program for Palm OS
handhelds, can display ancestor and descendant trees for any person.
It also offers searching, sorting, filtering, and many other features. A
free conversion utility, for PC or Mac, lets you import data from or
export data to standard GED files. Check the Web site for an online demo
and free trial version.
Palm Computers: Hardware, Software & Use
This article by Beau Sharbrough offers a good explanation of how you can
use your Palm Pilot or other handheld computer to assist you in your
genealogy research. Includes reviews of several software programs.
Palm-Gen-L Mailing List
A free mailing list for people interested in discussing the use of Palm
PDA's in genealogical research.
Personal
Ancestral File - PAF 5.1
The newest version of this popular, free software from the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church), allows you to export your
family info to your Personal Digital Assistant (PDA). It works only on
Palm OS handhelds and only allows you to view the data on your Palm, not
enter new data.
Pocket Family Researcher Windows CE program
A Microsoft Windows CE program for viewing and editing standard GEDCOM
files. This program is FREE and also includes a Pocket PC version.
Important note - keep your file size down to about 200
people, as the program sloooows down a lot with bigger files. Downloads
Pocket Genealogist Windows CE program
Pocket Genealogist allows you to take your genealogy data with you on your
PocketPC or other Windows Powered mobile device. It uses the industry
standard GEDCOM format to import databases on your Windows CE Device,.
New with Version 2.0
Advanced - Direct data import from Legacy Family Tree, no GEDCOM
necessary. Version 2.5 will allow complete data entry, you can participate
in the beta if you wish!
Soundex Calculator
Find the Soundex equivalent of a surname while on the go with this hand
Soundex Calculator.
Tombstone in Your Palm
Steve Paul Johnson discusses how a Palm Pilot, or other handheld Personal
Digital Assistant (PDA), can be useful in transcribing cemetery
information.
