Ancestry/Genealogy

Can I keep my tree private when I upload it to Ancestry?
Yes. When you upload your tree, you have the choice of creating a public tree or a private tree. If you choose to keep your tree private, Ancestry members can still see names, birth dates, and birthplaces from your tree in search results.

If other people can still see all your data, how is this "private"? This is what keeps me from upgrading. You MUST upload your database in order to produce a book (not required in earlier versions). If they offered a truly PRIVATE feature where none of one's information can be seen, then it would be more attractive. When I first purchased FTM, it was owned by Broderbund. It is possible to produce a book or other reports without uploading to their website.

FTM is now owned by Ancestry.com which is owned by the Mormons.