"If you’re interested in exploring your heritage but don’t know where to start, Family Tree Maker 2008 is for you."
- Rob Beattie, author of The Computer Book (Dorling Kindersley, 2007)


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Training Video: Family Tree Maker 2008

Megan Smolenyak

Megan Smolenyak, Chief Family Historian for Ancestry.com, began researching her own family history in the sixth grade. Watch as she presents tips and guidelines for finding your roots and building your family tree.



The Family Tree Maker 2008 Training Video is included with every copy of the Family Tree Maker software. Total running time: 50 minutes. The clips below will give you a taste of the Family Tree Maker experience.

Getting Started in Family History

Introduction (1:44) - Now Playing
Honor your ancestors, discover yourself (2:45)
Artist Valerie Atkisson's "self-portrait" (3:28)
Begin with what you know (1:42)
Mine home and family sources (2:27)
Build your family tree (2:51)
Find information on the web (4:16)
Explore other resources (1:25)

A Message from Our CEO

A Message from Our CEO (2:13)

Family Tree Maker 2008 Tutorial

Module 1: Build (7:58)
Module 2: Search (7:07)
Module 3: Collaborate (3:43)
Module 4: Publish (7:41)

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