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Ancestor Surname Highlighter

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Overview

Highlights specified surnames on genealogy pages.

Genealogy buffs! Everyone should have this handy tool, which highlights the surnames you are looking for on busy pages. If you've ever squinted at a Gedmatch pedigree list or tried to find your relative's name in a tree with tiny letters or just wanted to know if your ancestor was mentioned in long-winded will or property transaction, this plugin will save you heaps of time!

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Zylons R CatzMar 1, 2024

Such a simple idea but such a game-changer. I wish I had this years ago. THANK YOU -- I'm buying you THREE coffees, in just a few weeks of using this you've saved me so much time. ☕️☕️☕️

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Brian FitzgeraldDeveloperMar 2, 2024

Gratefully received! Very generous, thank you. ;-)

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Jennifer DunnFeb 5, 2024

I'm working on a DNA project right now where I'm looking at long lists of surnames. This little extension does just what it says on the tin: highlights any surnames you've entered into the plugin and makes them easy to see. Also, I have some surnames that are also common words (like "West" and "Hill") and I was hoping it didn't constantly work in the background and highlight those words every time I browsed the web. Happy to report it does not! You have to tell it to "highlight" surnames. V... Show more

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Details

  • Version
    1.0
  • Updated
    February 4, 2024
  • Offered by
    Brian Fitzgerald
  • Size
    28.13KiB
  • Languages
    English (United States)
  • Developer
    Brian Fitzgerald
    Admiraal de Ruijterweg 253 HS Amsterdam 1055 LT NL
    Email
    brianfit58+chromedev@gmail.com
  • Non-trader
    This developer has not identified itself as a trader. For consumers in the European Union, please note that consumer rights do not apply to contracts between you and this developer.

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  • Not being sold to third parties, outside of the approved use cases
  • Not being used or transferred for purposes that are unrelated to the item's core functionality
  • Not being used or transferred to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes

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