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November 5, 2023

The New, Improved FamilySearch.org Startup Page

Note: This article was published previously on the Genealogy’s Star website. Above is a screenshot of the vastly improved FamilySearch.org startup page. You can see from the startup page that a real effort has been made to engage new users of the program. If you sign into the account you will get your own personalized page but if you are a new...

FamilySearch/Learning

October 9, 2023

New QRB Video, for Absolute Beginners in Genealogy

James Tanner has a way of breaking down seemingly difficult or overwhelming concepts into easy-to-understand topics. That is certainly the case in his video series titled “Genealogy for the Absolute Beginner.” Part One of the series is now available on our YouTube Channel in the QRB (Quick Research Basics) playlist. It defines genealogy, outlines the opportunities and challenges for newcomers,...

Learning/Records/Research

September 25, 2023

Eight New Class Outlines Are Here

Last week we introduced the Class Outlines for The Family History Guide in this blog article and on our social media channels. The response has been very positive, and we are excited about the impact that the Class Outlines will make in family history training everywhere. In the initial announcement there were 28 Class Outlines available, covering topics in Memories,...

Learning/Memories/Records/Research/Training

September 17, 2023

Help for the Absolute Genealogy Beginner

Last week, FamilySearch held a RootsTech preview event, an all-day live broadcast with presenters every hour. One of the presentations was titled “Help for the Absolute Genealogy Beginner” by James Tanner. This video, as well as the others in the event, are now up on the FamilySearch.org YouTube Channel. The BYU Library Family History Center also broadcast the video on...

Learning

June 4, 2023

Why Family History is Great for Young Adults

There is a common misperception today: doing family history is something that can or should be left until the “retirement” phase of life, when there’s more time to focus on it. The Family History Guide is living proof that all ages can benefit from being involved in family history, from kids eight and younger all the way up to seniors....

General/Learning/Research

May 29, 2023

New in The Family History Guide: Record Search Practice Exercises

If you have been looking for ways to sharpen your record search skills, the new Record Search Practice Exercises in The Family History Guide may be just what you’ve been looking for. The Format The Practice Exercises use the following format: Record Search Practice Objective – a statement of the problem to solve, including several questions to answer. Hints –...

Country Research/Learning/Research/Training/U.S. Research/What is new at The FHG

May 14, 2023

Family History – Easy, Difficult, or Impossible?

So right out of the gate, we are posing an interesting question for you: is family history easy, difficult, or impossible? And here’s the answer to the question—all of the above. That may not the answer you were looking for (at least it’s not “42”, for Hitchhikers’ Guide to the Galaxy fans). Let’s take a look at why family history...

Learning/Research

April 30, 2023

Resources from the Allen County Public Library

One of the top genealogical libraries in the United States is the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Its Genealogy Center provides a number of helpful resources, such as PERSI, the online Periodical Search Index for locating genealogy articles Gateways for African American and Native American research Family histories and corresponding information files Free online and on-site databases...

Learning/Research/Technology/U.S. Research/YouTube

April 24, 2023

New: Presenting The Family History Guide to Wards and Stakes

Currently, many individuals around the globe are presenting The Family History Guide as a way to help Latter-day Saints in their involvement with family history work. To assist in these efforts, we have created a slide deck that can be used, along with the website, to describe how the website works and how it can be used by Church members...

Church Of Jesus Christ/Learning/What is new at The FHG