Families
Display and edit your Legacy family trees on your Android device.
Families is designed to operate in conjunction with Legacy Family Tree, the leading Windows-based genealogy software from Millennia Corp. Your Legacy family files can be easily transferred to your Android device, enabling them to be viewed and edited wherever you are. Families supports the following functionality:- Multiple family files - New family files can be created from scratch - Family View, Pedigree View, Descendant View and Timeline- Index, searchable by Given Name, Surname or RIN - Relationships- Events - To Do Lists - Master and Detail Sources - Locations and Addresses, with geolocation via Google Maps - Alternate Names - Pictures, including the ability to add pictures from camera or photo album - Documents, audio and video files- Bookmarks- Portrait and Landscape mode on all views- Supports Legacy 6, 7, 8 and 9Families uses a highly efficient database implementation, allowing very large family files to be supported. Users have successfully displayed and edited files containing over 300,000 individuals.Families requires a companion program running on the PC to transfer family files to and from the Android device. This program, Families Sync, can be downloaded free of charge from www.telgen.co.uk/families. A sample family file is included.Fix crashesFix problem updating alternate namesFix problem using "Only Search List" in Detailed SearchEnsure all screens are visible in dark modeWarn about editing sources generated using SourceWriterDisplay File Information (Source filename and date/time of transfer)Add Family Group Sheet (beta)Add Descendant Report (beta)
Families is designed to operate in conjunction with Legacy Family Tree, the leading Windows-based genealogy software from Millennia Corp. Your Legacy family files can be easily transferred to your Android device, enabling them to be viewed and edited wherever you are. Families supports the following functionality:- Multiple family files - New family files can be created from scratch - Family View, Pedigree View, Descendant View and Timeline- Index, searchable by Given Name, Surname or RIN - Relationships- Events - To Do Lists - Master and Detail Sources - Locations and Addresses, with geolocation via Google Maps - Alternate Names - Pictures, including the ability to add pictures from camera or photo album - Documents, audio and video files- Bookmarks- Portrait and Landscape mode on all views- Supports Legacy 6, 7, 8 and 9Families uses a highly efficient database implementation, allowing very large family files to be supported. Users have successfully displayed and edited files containing over 300,000 individuals.Families requires a companion program running on the PC to transfer family files to and from the Android device. This program, Families Sync, can be downloaded free of charge from www.telgen.co.uk/families. A sample family file is included.Fix crashesFix problem updating alternate namesFix problem using "Only Search List" in Detailed SearchEnsure all screens are visible in dark modeWarn about editing sources generated using SourceWriterDisplay File Information (Source filename and date/time of transfer)Add Family Group Sheet (beta)Add Descendant Report (beta)
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After software update yesterday, Families app would not open, goes to blank screen. Tried to reinstall app, lost 4 other Families files that were large. Only file left is sample Kennedy file! This problem has occurred multiple times!!! 3/16/2022 Tried to use app today. All data files lost. Sometimes getting message "App will be put to sleep as it is unused" even though it is used frequently! Why does this system software put apps to sleep and how do you block this and get app to open again?
I am losing my families (including the Kennedy family) after I do a search for anything in Google or Amazon. I have to reboot phone for the families to show again. What gives?
Absolutely Atrocious. When I payed 8.99 for this app, I thought this would go the extra mile. Turns out that the app looks like something from 2009. Don't pay for this game, you'll regret it.
Don't like the new bright color. Would prefer the option for a darker theme. Other wise very good app. Would really like a dark theme. The white background is hard on the eyes. Lots of apps now are providing a dark theme with their app. Would give five star if dark theme was option..
It mirrors my Legacy database, including photos, sources, etc, a huge benefit when I visit resouce centres, graveyards, etc, or family.
Great app I still have issues with the controls
Use this app all the time. Have now had to upgrade my laptop, but am unable to install the app on the PC with my Legacy program. Would I have to re-purchase it? Not ideal, and it is such a handy tool to have on your mobile to capture informatoin on the go.
I find this app very useful but it could do with a decent upgrade. One could be the ability to sync with the program with Legacy, in real time not just the usual way we have to do it now, on a laptop so you can update either program. I generally use Families to check details on the go and being a researcher I can check other peoples trees. But I'd have to refer to Legacy if I wanted to print a decent tree or report. Ive not found an better app either.
I literally use the Families app every day. I've read some of the negative reviews and they seem to be mostly about not being able to sync their devices with their Legacy files. I have not had any problems doing this with my Android; it works well for me. Having my genealogy data with me at all times has been a lifesaver. When I go to a library/archive or out of town on a research trip, I am able to look up anyone I have a question about to be sure I have the right person, right dates, right places, etc. There's no way I can remember all the details for everyone in my file, so the Families app is essential for me. One of the best things about the app is that when I am at a family gathering, my relatives will come to me knowing that I'm the family historian and ask me questions. I grab my phone, look up the person in question, and am able to provide the answer since I have the person's details as well as all my notes and sources in the Families app. People are very impressed when they see that. I love this app!
Works like a dream!