What is Goldie May?
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Goldie May is genealogy research software to accelerate your research, sort out tangles in your family tree, and keep you more organized.
It won't replace your current family tree software, but it might replace your spreadsheet, your word processing program, the papers on your desk, and the sticky notes on your monitor.
š One of the 101 best genealogy websites of 2024 according to Family Tree Magazine: "Though named for two female ancestors, [Goldie May] is anything but old-fashioned...."
š "I can say without equivocation that this is the first genealogy app that directly helps me with my research..." ā James Tanner, Genealogy's Star
š FamilySearch Compatible Solution
š Authorized training partner of The Family History Guide
ā Projects Organize your research into projects, each with an objective, subjects, and research plan. Great for client work or all your family lines.
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- Indispensable tool for staying organized while researching.
- Simplifies steps for keeping track of research, especially for disorganized users.
- Helps users know where to start each time they begin researching.
- Points out ancestors that are well sourced versus those needing updates.
- Provides guided research steps and logs websites visited.
- Relies solely on individuals added to Family Search's 'one shared tree'.
- Offers zero privacy or control for users not sharing Family Search's vision.
- Not recommended for users who do not subscribe to the beliefs of the Church of Latter Day Saints.
- Simplifies the research process and keeps users organized.
- Points out well-sourced ancestors and prompts updates.
- Guided research steps are beneficial for novice users.
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Goldie May requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
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Goldie May has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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