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The incredible task of re-writing what is arguably the best genealogy database application on Windows is complete. RootsMagic 4 was released yesterday. The download version is available immediately. If you want the CDs, they will ship April 20th and you get access to the download so that you need not wait for the physical media to begin using it.

The price (CD and download) is $29.95 plus shipping and handling if you order the CD. An upgrade is $19.95 (ditto the above shipping caveat).

An update bringing the Mac genealogy software, MacFamilyTree, to version 5.4.2 was just released. The following are the release notes from the software update dialog box:

• Fixes in the Family Assistant (alignment improved, pictures now always show up)
• Fixes in the Web Export
• Several localization fixes
• Minor Interface improvements
• Performance of all 3D charts improved
• General stability improvements

There’s nothing in there that warrants a video walkthrough, so go update your copy.

Leister Productions released version 9.09 of Reunion for Mac. This is a bug fix release as shown in the release notes:

• Fixed a rare crash when sending a family file to the iPhone.
• Fixed a problem that could cause incorrect or missing links after a crash or power failure. This problem was accidentally introduced in the 9.08 update.
• Fixed some minor memory leaks.

There are upgrade instructions and a video to walk you through the process if needed.

This morning I was able to connect to and use the Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920 database at seekingmichigan.org. Access was quick! Give it a try.

Alas, I found no hits for my ancestors. I’ll check again when more records are added.

I received an update from SeekingMichigan today. Their systems have been “overwhelmed,” to use their word. They’re making changes that will increase capacity for us by this weekend.

Happy searching! Leave us a comment if you find anything good.