Genealogy Software - Handheld Computers
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. Includes programs for Palm OS and Windows CE.
Personal Ancestral File - PAF 5.1
Export your family info to your PDA or handheld computer with this popular, free software from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church). It works only on Palm OS handhelds and only allows you to view the data on your Palm, not enter new data.
Export your family info to your PDA or handheld computer with this popular, free software from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church). It works only on Palm OS handhelds and only allows you to view the data on your Palm, not enter new data.
BirthCalc
Download and try this 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. Shareware.
Download and try this 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. Shareware.
GedStar
Formerly known as GedPalm, this inexpensive shareware program runs on PalmOS devices (Palm Pilot, Handspring Visor, etc.) and lets you browse genealogical information imported from your PC-based genealogy program via GEDCOM. It allows for several different types of family tree views but does not support data entry.
Formerly known as GedPalm, this inexpensive shareware program runs on PalmOS devices (Palm Pilot, Handspring Visor, etc.) and lets you browse genealogical information imported from your PC-based genealogy program via GEDCOM. It allows for several different types of family tree views but does not support data entry.
GenPalm Mailing List
A discussion group for sharing information and ideas regarding the use of genealogical software for the Palm or Handheld devices.
A discussion group for sharing information and ideas regarding the use of genealogical software for the Palm or Handheld devices.
My Roots - The Genealogist's Notepad
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.
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-Gen-L Mailing List
A free mailing list for people interested in discussing the use of Palm PDA's in genealogical research.
A free mailing list for people interested in discussing the use of Palm PDA's in genealogical research.
Pocket Genealogist
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, and the latest version even allows direct data import from Legacy Family Tree, no GEDCOM necessary.
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, and the latest version even allows direct data import from Legacy Family Tree, no GEDCOM necessary.
Soundex Calculator
Find the Soundex equivalent of a surname while on the go with this Soundex Calculator for handheld computers. Genealogy shareware.
Find the Soundex equivalent of a surname while on the go with this Soundex Calculator for handheld computers. Genealogy shareware.
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.
Steve Paul Johnson discusses how a Palm Pilot, or other handheld Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), can be useful in transcribing cemetery information.